Radon test kits are half-price during National

L. BROOKS PATTERSON, OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Kathleen Forzley, R.S., M.P.A., Manager
HEALTH DIVISION
For Immediate Release
Radon test kits are half-price during National Radon Action Month
Pontiac, Mich. – Dec. 30, 2014 – Oakland County Health Division will offer radon test kits for
just $5 during National Radon Action Month this January. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
encourages residents to take advantage of this half-off price to test their homes for the
potentially harmful gas.
“Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer,” Patterson said. “The radon test kit is quick,
easy and affordable.”
Radon test kits for homes are available at Health Division offices in Pontiac and Southfield:
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North Oakland Health Center, 1200 North Telegraph, Building 34E, Pontiac
South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Please note that Health Division offices will
be closed Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday.
Radon is a naturally-occurring, invisible, odorless gas that is usually harmless outdoors. When
the gas is trapped in a building or home, however, it can be a health hazard. The Environmental
Protection Agency says there is moderate potential for elevated radon levels in Oakland County
homes.
“You can’t see or smell radon, and people tend to ignore the possibility that it might exist at high
levels in their homes,” said Tony Drautz, administrator of Health Division’s Environmental Health
Services. “The cooler months are an ideal time to test your home for radon because the
windows and doors are closed.”
If high levels of radon are found, contact Health Division’s Environmental Health Services at
248-858-1312 in Pontiac or 248-424-7191 in Southfield. Visit www.oakgov.com/health or
www.epa.gov/radon for more information.
For up-to-date public health information, call Nurse on Call at 1-800-848-5533 or follow the
Health Division on Facebook and Twitter @publichealthOC.
For media inquiries only, contact Tony Drautz, administrator of Oakland County Health
Division’s Environmental Health Services, at 248-858-1320.
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NORTH OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD
PONTIAC MICHIGAN 48341-0432
General Information 248-858-1280
SOUTH OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER
27725 GREENFIELD ROAD
SOUTHFIELD MICHIGAN 48076-3663
General Information 248-424-7000
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Radon is a naturally occurring gas you can’t see, smell or
taste. It can be harmful when present in buildings.
Make sure to test your house this winter!
Radon test kits are available for $5.00 (half price) during
NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH - January 2015
PONTIAC
1200 N Telegraph Bldg 34E
Pontiac MI 48341
248.858.1312
SOUTHFIELD
27725 Greenfield
Southfield MI 48076
248.424.7191
The Oakland County Health Division will not deny participation in its programs based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability. State and Federal eligibility requirements apply for certain programs.
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