In this episode of iHeartRadio's West Michigan weekend, host Phil Tower welcomes <b><a href="https://www.kentcountymi.gov/directory.aspx?EID=45" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dr. Adam London</a>, Director of The <a href="https://www.kentcountymi.gov/1422/Health-Department" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kent County Health Department</a></b>, for an important conversation about the invisible health risks that can impact families this time of year—and the simple steps we can take to stay safe.<br /><a href="https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>National Radon Action Month </b></a>was observed in January, and radon remains the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.<br />Dr. London explains why radon levels are often highest during the coldest months, how this odorless, colorless gas enters our homes, and why testing is both easy and affordable.<br />Thanks to a partnership with the <a href="https://kdl.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Kent District Library,</b></a> hundreds of free radon test kits have been distributed across Kent County, with additional pickup opportunities remaining.<br /><br />Dr. London also covered other critical public health issues, including carbon monoxide safety during heating season, <a href="https://www.kentcountymi.gov/916/Opioid-Task-Force" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>naloxone readiness</b></a> in cold temperatures, and practical steps to prevent opioid overdose deaths.<br /><br />Additionally, Dr. London shared guidance for parents about protecting newborns through the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine, plus recent <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/fact-sheet-cdc-childhood-immunization-recommendations.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>CDC vaccine updates</b></a>, and reminded our listeners about the importance of annual flu shots for everyone six months and older.<br /><b> </b><br />Online:  <b><a href="https://www.kentcountymi.gov/1422/Health-Department" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kent County Health Department</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b> <br /><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/960-west-michigan-weekend-a-pu-28352469" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow iHeartRadio West Michigan Weekend</a><br /><br />Subscribe on the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iHeartRadio App</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-michigan-weekend-a-public-affairs-program-from/id1731005965" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts. </a></b>