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Healthy Communities

WebOur health often depends on living and working in a healthy community. A healthy community has clean air, clean water and clean soil. Children can live and play there …

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URL: https://www.ikecoalition.org/healthy-communities/

Pesticides in the Home

WebUse caulk, screens, door sweeps and other barriers to keep pests out. Remove clutter under sinks, in garages and other places where pests like to hide. Clean up food spills, crumbs, …

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Pesticides in Schools

WebPesticide exposures can cause problems for children’s health in schools. Both pests and pesticides have been associated with asthma symptoms in children. Schools may reduce …

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Sewage in Our Streams

WebPlaying in water is a natural part of growing up, but if that water is contaminated, it can pose a health threat. Many Indiana streams contain raw sewage from overflowing sewer …

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Lead in our Homes

WebLead poisoning is still a problem for Indiana children. Lead is a heavy metal found in the environment that is toxic to humans, more specifically children and pregnant women. …

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Environmental Justice

WebEnvironmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, …

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Healthy Community Resources

WebResources. Our aim is to provide information to Indiana families, educators, and health care professionals to keep the children in their care healthy where they live, learn, and play.

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Health and Safety

WebIn order to help school nurses and teachers combat misinformation about children’s safety and health, the team at RNtoBSN has created an online guide that includes more than …

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Indoor Air Quality in Schools

WebIf your school is in Marion County, you can contact the Marion County Public Health Department (317-221-2266). According to IC 20-10.1-33, the Indiana State Department …

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School Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

WebIPM results in fewer complaints, saves money, empowers school staff, and creates a cleaner, healthier school environment for children and staff. IKE began working in 2008 …

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Improving Kids' Environment

WebBuilding on IKE's Legacy Joining Forces. Since 1999, Improving Kids’ Environment (IKE) has been the statewide non-profit leader in helping to safeguard children from …

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Lead Poisoning Prevention

WebEvery child should be tested for lead poisoning before they are six years old and, ideally, when they are one and two years old. To encourage more families to get tested, …

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Healthy Spaces Happy Children Pilot Program Informational …

WebPilot Program Informational Packet. The Healthy Spaces Happy Children Program provides free supplies and promotion for Indiana childcare centers with asthma-friendly, …

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