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1. What is the #WeDontPuff Advocacy Council?
2. What activities will the Youth Advocacy Council be involved in?
3. Will serving on this council interfere with school work?
4. What will the students need to participate?

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1. Who needs a construction permit?
2. What is an air contaminant source?
3. Who needs a Title V Operating Permit?
4. What information for Title V Permits must I provide?

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1. How can I make an appointment for a convertible child car seat ?
2. How can I locate a program that offers booster seats for children?

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1. What is Lead?
2. What is Lead Poisoning?
3. What are Sources of Lead Poisoning?
4. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning?
5. Who is at Risk?
6. What are the Health Effects of Lead?
7. How Do I Get my Child Tested for Lead Poisoning?
8. How Much Does It Cost to Get my Child Tested for Lead Poisoning?
9. How Do I Get my Home or Building Tested?
10. What are Some Tips for Lead Poisoning Prevention?

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1. What is diabetes?
2. What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?

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1. What does Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provide?
2. What do I need to bring when I sign up for WIC services?
3. Is a medical exam required for WIC services?

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1. What was the outcome of the most recent MAPP process?
2. How can I get involved in the MAPP process?

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1. How much does it cost for a food service permit?
2. Where can I see restaurant scores?

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1. Does this cause respiratory problems and shortness of breath, along with fatigue?
2. Is it possible that there were residents who had moved away from the area who might have cancer, but were not included in the study?
3. Are people with lead exposure more vulnerable? Many homes have lead water lines. Over 90% of children tested for lead in this area.
4. Is there a reason that throat cancer, aneurysms and other cancers are not included in this study?
5. The former Trump Administration rolled back many EPA regulations. Can we ever be safe again?
6. When did these gas emission results cause the EPA to become involved at this late date? The owners should have done their extensive study prior to establishing this hazardous source in our community.
7. Will the Health Department do any testing on individuals for potential cancer of any kind?
8. Has Sterilization Services said they would lower their Ethylene Oxide emissions?
9. Why hasn’t our Health Department used their authority to force Sterilization Services to reduce Ethylene Oide emissions? Our Health Department has the authority by law to do this.
10. What actions are being taken against the Sterilization company? These types of companies should be in remote areas.
11. Why are these meetings held so far away from the communities affected? This church is 3.3 miles away from the facility. What about folks without transportation?
12. Is there a lawsuit in the making for this matter because I hurt every day?
13. When should the resident of 38109 expect any of these pending cancer-causing studies to be completed? What other actions in our regard should be taken?
14. What should you do if you have been diagnosed with cancer?
15. What should you do if you have cancer and do not have insurance for treatment?
16. What can the Health Department do to provide access to care to those in the affected area?
17. How long does it take for EPA’s proposed rule to become final and how long will facility have to comply? Will Sterilization Services consider making voluntary changes after the rule is published?
18. Why does the Health Department not shut the facility down as a
19. What are the individual services at the Shelby County Health Department?
20. What are ways that the Shelby County Health Department can be more trustworthy to the community?
21. When did EPA last review this and change emission standards?
22. What makes people more vulnerable to cancer from EtO?
23. Does the lack of evidence of cancer clusters mean there is no elevated risk of cancer?
24. Instead of conducting a cancer incidence study, why not test Ethylene Oxide levels in the air?
25. What has Sterilization Services said they would do?
26. Would it not be better to move the sterilization plant to another area as a preventative measure for the safety of the neighborhood?

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1. How do I receive a Pack N Play?
2. I recently had twins. Do I receive a crib for both babies?
3. Do you all provide car-seats?

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1. Why is obesity a growing problem?
2. How do I get health education materials for my group?

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1. Will the testing and counseling be confidential?
2. What is the waiting period for test results?
3. How long from HIV exposure should I get tested?
4. How often should I be tested after exposure to HIV?

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1. How does a family receive information for an infant safe sleep environment?
2. Where can I get breastfeeding support?
3. What is the HUGS program?
4. Is there a fee for HUGS services?
5. Who provides the HUGS services?
6. Where is lead most commonly found?
7. My child was born with special health care needs. Where can I find assistance and information?
8. Why do I need to have my child tested for Newborn Screening?
9. What is FIMR?

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1. What type of remediation activity requires that an application be submitted for a permit?
2. Are permits required to abandon monitoring wells?

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1. What is mpox (monkeypox)?
2. Is mpox deadly?
3. Who is at risk for mpox?
4. What are the symptoms of mpox?
5. How is mpox spread?
6. Should I get vaccinated?
7. Where can I get vaccinated?
8. What are the treatments for mpox?
9. What if I have an adverse reaction to the vaccine?
10. Where can I get tested?

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1. What type of payment is accepted?
2. What is include in the fee?
3. Can sharps containers be dropped of at any of the Shelby County Health Department’s satellite locations?
4. Can I purchase more than one container at a time?
5. Why is it important to properly dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets?
6. Why can’t needles, syringes or lancets be thrown in the trash?
7. What are the hours of operations?

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1. What information must I provide for an open air burning permit?
2. What fees are required for an open air burning permit?
3. What are my rights and responsibilities after the permit is approved?
4. What are the section's rights and responsibilities after the permit is approved?

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1. Why is the Cities Readiness Initiative necessary?

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1. What is the minimum lot size where public sewer service is not available to install a sewage disposal system?
2. What is a complete application set consist of for a sewage disposal system?

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1. How will my application be processed?
2. What are my responsibilities after the permit is issued?
3. What fees are required for a Stage I Vapor Recovery Gasoline Dispensing Facilities (Gas Stations) Permit?

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1. How can receive a free mammogram or pap test?

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1. Does HIV make a person more susceptible to TB?
2. How does substance abuse affect treatment of tuberculosis?

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1. What is the difference between tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease?
2. What does a positive skin test result for TB and blood test result for TB mean?

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1. How many new cases of active tuberculosis does Shelby County average a year?
2. Can tuberculosis disease lead to death if left untreated?

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1. Who discovered TB?
2. Where did tuberculosis come from?

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1. How do I get job clearance?
2. Where can I get tested for TB?

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1. What can I do to control mosquitoes in my home?

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1. What is rabies?
2. What should I do if I am bitten?

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1. Should I be concerned if I see a rat or mouse around my home?
2. Do rats and mice spread disease?

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1. What is a complete application set?
2. What is the minimum lot size for a well to be installed in Shelby County?