January is Radon Action Month and District Health Department #10, along with the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance, is using this month to educate about the dangers of radon gas.

Throughout the month of January, DHD#10 is offering free home radon test kits at each of their offices. Radon is a leading source of lung cancer, causing thousands of deaths each year. Small cracks in a home’s foundation can grow over time as it settles, making paths for radon to enter your home from the ground. NMPHA and DHD#10 encourage testing homes for radon during Radon Action Month.

"Radon is a major health concern that is often ignored because it is invisible and odorless," said Shaun O’Connor, DHD#10 Public Health Educator. "The best time to test your home is winter, when doors and windows are closed, which lets radon rise. Testing for radon is easy, and if higher levels are found, there are ways to reduce exposure. DHD#10 is proud to offer these free radon home kits this month to raise awareness and help our community members stay safe and healthy."

For a list of DHD#10 office locations, please visit: https://www.dhd10.org/clinic-locations/.