Healthy Homes

The Healthy Homes program teaches families how to reduce environmental dangers and have healthier kids. In some cases, an environmental health specialist or public health nurse may come to your home to help you find out if there are environmental hazards that are impacting the health of children.

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Asthma

Children 17 and younger suffering from asthma or asthma like symptoms may qualify for county services.

Services available

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Lead at Home

Young children suffering from lead poisoning can experience learning, behavioral and health problems.

Free home checks from the county

Radon

Radon is an odorless gas that can seep into your home from ground soil. Test kits available for purchase from Ramsey County.

Purchase short or long term test kits

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Skin-lightening Products

Skin products containing mercury have been found in Minnesota and at least six other states.

Health alert flyers and other resources

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Well Water Testing

Minnesota Department of Health maintains a list of certified laboratories offering well water testing.

Find safe drinking water and well water labs