Environmental Safety At Home

05/14/24 • 43 min

How safe is your home for your family? Meg McCollister, regional administrator for the EPA Region 7, join us to discuss environmental home safety concerns including radon, lead, water, air quality, and more. Thank you to our episode sponsor Thank you to our episode sponsor, the AdventHealth Cancer Institute. The AdventHealth Cancer Institute is opening new doors in the future of cancer care. Everything patients need all in one place. KC’s most precise radiation treatments. A world class diagnostic breast center. We’re built to care and driven to cure. Additional EPA Resources for Families EPA Region 7 EPA Region 7 Children’s Health Tips to protect children from environmental risks Children Are Not Little Adults! Information about Radon Testing Get air quality data where you live with Air Now. Explore water quality in your community. Meet Meg McCollister In December 2021, President Biden appointed Meg McCollister to the role of regional administrator for EPA Region 7. Meg oversees a staff of more than 650 public servants who provide environmental protections throughout Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. Working with local, state, and federal leaders, Meg advances environmental justice and climate initiatives to ensure clean air, water, and land across all Heartland communities. Prior to joining EPA, Meg spent nearly two decades as an advisor, communicator, and strategic thinker serving nonprofits, candidates for public office, and public policy campaigns. Born in Kansas and raised in both Kansas and Missouri, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas before attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate with an emphasis in urban, land use and environmental law. Meg resides in Kansas City with her husband, three children, and rescued greyhound. She enjoys running, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. Follow the EPA on social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. What We’re Loving In Kansas City Sunflower Summer App The Sunflower Summer App is a program from Kansas Tourism that offers families free admission to attractions across the state, throughout the summer! It is a must have! Each admission can be used once during the 2024 summer season and runs May 25 through August 11. Stepping Stones KC Megan's daughter has started at-home piano lessons through Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones KC offers music therapy services and enrichment groups for children from birth through 18, with or without a clinical diagnosis. The best part is they travel to serve families in Johnson County, KS and surrounding areas. Connect with Megan and Sarah We would love to hear from you! Send us an e-mail or find us on Instagram or Facebook!

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