What is Radon Poisoning, and Why Should We Care?
An introduction to our series on radon By Katherine Chesterman Radon is found almost everywhere throughout the world in the air and soil. So, with the increase of countries taking action to protect their citizens from radon poisoning, it is important to take a look at what radon poisoning is and why it is such…
What Is the Delta Variant and How Does It Affect Us?
By Allison Benz On August 1, 2021, new recorded cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County jumped to 111 from 0 just a few days before. The jump in cases is happening throughout the country and healthcare professionals and medical experts fear that the fourth wave of the pandemic is underway. They determined that the Delta…
Why is there so much talk about Lead Poisoning in Lancaster?
By Allison Benz In January 2016, the Michigan governor declared a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan because toxic levels of lead were discovered in tap water. The water crisis made headlines in national news and revealed to the public the harmful effects of lead in children’s growth and development. The Flint crisis shined a…
Launch Report – July 2021
We wanted to update you, our community, about what we at Launch have managed to accomplish in recent months. First, we recently became 501(c)3 certified! This means that any donations that we receive are tax deductible. Additionally, we have expanded our staff to include volunteers from the Lancaster community and Franklin & Marshall College collaborating…
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