David Garrett did not know what radon was until a friend at the health department suggested that he pick up a free radon testing kit. "I hung it up right away," the Springfield Twp. resident said, adding that he was shocked when he received the...[Read More]

Date Published: 09/27/2007

WXYZ) - According to the Environmental Protection Agency, thousands of cancer deaths each year are caused by radon gas. There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families… but too few of us are taking the action that's needed. When we...[Read More]

Date Published: 10/08/2009

You can't see it, smell it or taste it, but if you breath enough radon you might be one of the 21,000 people who die annually from radon-caused lung cancer. That's why the Lapeer County Health Dept. is urging people to stop by its office on Imlay City...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/25/2020

A Michigan Public Health Institute report estimates more than 600 new lung cancer cases in Michigan are attributable to indoor radon each year and that 10-15% of Lapeer County homes could have elevated radon levels. As part of National Radon Action...[Read More]

Date Published: 01/07/2009