NCHH Annual Board Meeting 2006
November 8-9, 2006
Providence, Rhode Island

On November 8-9, 2006, NCHH held its annual Board meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. The Board participated in a "local learning tour" hosted by several local partners at various sites. The first stop was the Walker House where the Board learned about its historical significance from Kurt Bagley. The Walker House is used as a training location for nursing students to help them learn about environmental health hazards that may be present in their clients' homes. The Board joined Peter Marino in an inspection of the property for health and safety code violations. Following that, the Board toured Hasbro Children's Hospital, an outstanding facility with a broad array of children's health programs. The Board met with Dr. Robert Klein, director, Asthma and Allergy Center at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Christopher Camillo, program coordinator, Community Asthma Programs. Finally, the Board joined Roberta Aaronson and Elizabeth Colon at the Childhood Lead Action Project headquarters where they learned about local lead poisoning prevention successes and future plans. Childhood Lead Action provided an excellent tour of several neighborhoods targeted for lead hazard control. The group also visited the Greater Elmwood Neighborhood, which was part of an early lead demonstration project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

NCHH Board visits with the Childhood Lead Action Project in Rhode Island. From left to right: Charlie Wilkins, Rebecca Morley, Don Ryan, Liz Colon and her son, Sam, Roberta Aaronson, Dr. Peter Simon, Anne Romasco and Dr. Thomas Vernon, Jr.

Peter Marino with the City of Providence Code Enforcement Division points out housing hazards to the NCHH Board and partners.

Kurt Bagley, Program Associate with Preserve Rhode Island, details the historical significance of The Walker House.

NCHH Board and local partners outside of The Walker House. Front row: Sandra Jibrell, Rebecca Morley, Marcheta Gillam, Anne Romasco, Ruth Lindberg, and Magaly Angeloni. Back row: Don Ryan, Peter Marino, Dr. Peter Simon, Charlie Wilkins, Kurt Bagley, and Dr. Thomas Vernon, Jr.

Offices of the Childhood Lead Action Project.

Dr. Robert Klein, Director of the Asthma and Allergy Center at Hasbro Children's Hospital

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