Healthy Homes & Children’s Health in Region 10
Bryan Fiedorczyk is the Regional Children's Environmental Health Coordinator dedicated to promoting healthy homes and children's health in Region 10. His role involves advocating for safe and sustainable living environments, ensuring the well-being of children through targeted initiatives. By addressing environmental factors affecting health, he contributes to creating a healthier future for the region's younger generation.
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Healthy Homes & Childrens Health in Healthy Homes & Children s Health inRegion 10 Region 10 Bryan Fiedorczyk| Regional Children s Environmental Health Coordinator
Healthy Homes Federal Perspective 1997 Executive Order: Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks EPA Office of Children s Health Protection (1997) HUD Healthy Homes Initiative (1999)
Why Does it Matter? Children are more vulnerable to pollutants Kids eat, drink and breathe more, and their bodies are still developing
Public Health Connection to Healthy Homes Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors HUD HHI: protect children and their families from housing- related health and safety hazards EPA: protect public health Indoor Air Quality and other programs focus on building environment
EPA Healthy Homes & Children s Environmental Health Indoor Air Quality Lead Energy Star Safer Choice Label Radon
Indoor Air Quality Examples of program resources Indoor airPlus https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus New Home builder labeling program for construction practices and product specifications https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus Smoke-Free Homes https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/secondhand-tobacco-smoke-and-smoke-free-homes Information and tips to reduce secondhand smoke exposures https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/secondhand-tobacco-smoke-and-smoke-free-homes https://www.epa.gov/asthma Asthma Triggers management resources https://www.epa.gov/asthma https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/public_health.html https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/public_health.html
Energy Star Examples of program resources ENERGY STAR s Rule Your Attic Campaign 9 out of 10 homes in the U.S. are under-insulated. Sealing leaks and adding insulation can lower energy costs and improve the overall comfort of your home. https://www.energystar.gov/newhomes/rule_your_attic https://www.energystar.gov/newhomes/rule_your_attic Portfolio Manager https://portfoliomanager.energystar.gov Benchmark your building s energy use to track improvements: https://portfoliomanager.energystar.gov
Safer Choice Labeling Examples of program resources Safer Choice general fact sheet https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/saferchoice-factsheet-generalconsumer_0.pdf Labeling and product evaluation for cleaners and other household products https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/saferchoice-factsheet-generalconsumer_0.pdf Safer Choice fact sheet for municipalities and communities https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/saferchoice-factsheet-municipalities.pdf Include products often purchased by municipalities (deicers, graffiti removers, etc.) https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/saferchoice-factsheet-municipalities.pdf
Radon Examples of program resources Radon Program https://www.epa.gov/radon General information and resources to help detect and mitigate radon exposures https://www.epa.gov/radon Radon Awareness: Pacific Northwest and Alaska (new video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VVAeO--I8cfeature=youtu.be Vancouver, Washington family perspective of radon exposure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VVAeO--I8c&feature=youtu.be
Lead Examples of program resources Federal Strategy to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Eliminate Associated Health Impacts President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children release ~ October 2018 https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP Rule) https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program HUD s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy18lbphr applications due September 25th https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy18lbphr
Contacts Bryan Fiedorczyk EPA Regional Children s Environmental Health Coordinator Fiedorczyk.Bryan@epa.gov (206) 553-0506 John Demboski Senior Management Analyst HUD Office of Regional Administrator John.A.Demboski@hud.gov (206) 220-6242
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