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Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services is protecting residents from lung cancer this November by participating in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.

Residents of Haldimand-Norfolk are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge, funded by Health Canada. This free program includes a Radon Information Session that covers the health effects of radon, why it is a concern in the area, and what Health Canada recommends for homeowners. Free test kits will be available to 100 households, with details provided during the information session.

Residents of Haldimand and Norfolk are encouraged to sign up for the program at takeactiononradon.ca/100-radon-test-kit-challenge/.

The free Radon Information Sessions will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Participants can sign up online and will be sent a link to join the online session.

Participants can pick up their radon test kits from Thursday, November 14, to Friday, November 22, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at any of the following locations:

• Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, 200-185 Robinson Street, Simcoe

• Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia

• Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit,117 Forest Street East, Dunnville

Quotes:  

Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, researcher from the Faculty of Sciences from Simon Fraser University

“Radon is a well-established human carcinogen, and testing and reducing radon levels is an important method of lung cancer prevention. Residential radon is marked as Canadians’ primary exposure to radon; preventing radon exposure will reduce the number of Canadians dying of lung cancer.”  

About Take Action on Radon

Take Action on Radon is a national initiative that works to bring together radon stakeholders and raise radon awareness across Canada. The initiative is led by the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) and the Canadian Cancer Society. To learn more visit TakeActionOnRadon.ca.