child health
Jamie Peterson of Rochester, NY, is raising awareness about lead poisoning after her son Ryder tested with an alarmingly high blood lead level of 182—nearly four times the emergency threshold. Peterson moved into a rental property in 2021, unaware it contained lead hazards. Her son, then 18 months old, showed developmental delays and was diagnosed […]
New York State has opened applications for its 2025 Cooling Assistance Program, offering free air conditioners to eligible low-income households. Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative is part of the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and aims to protect vulnerable residents from heat-related health risks. Households that qualify—those with young children under […]
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