'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 12, 2008
North Carolina Community Concerned About Former Asbestos Mill
Residents of Davidson, NC are faced with a difficult community decision as a Raleigh developer approaches the Westside neighborhood with hopes to build a commercial or residential development on the former Metrolina… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 3, 2008
Kentucky Demolition Raises Community Asbestos Concerns
As highlighted on KYPost.com, the Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection has issued a public advisory regarding asbestos contamination of demolition materials being shredded and then offered to the public as free mulch. Although it is… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 30, 2008
The Mesothelioma Database
Imagine how difficult it was to track and gather knowledge about certain medical conditions before the introduction of computers. Now specialists can log into central databases for cancers and genetic disorders and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2008
Asbestos, Cancer and September 11th
It is hard to believe that the tragedy of September 11th was seven years ago. It seems like it was just yesterday. Although Manhattan is slowly progressing on building the new Freedom… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 15, 2008
Is There Asbestos in Your Attic?
Some environmental experts believe up to 16 million homes contain vermiculite insulation, a product that may contain asbestos. When homeowners discover that this potentially dangerous product is insulating their homes, they often… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 2, 2008
Asbestos and Site Closures: Better Safe Than Sorry
There’s no such thing as being too cautious when it comes to asbestos. Today brings more news of asbestos in the air, this time at a construction site and business. A construction… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 29, 2008
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2008
As we’ve written about on this blog before, building awareness about mesothelioma is paramount in the effort to keep people safer from asbestos and get mesothelioma patients better treatment options. Good news from the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 18, 2008
Pennsylvania School Closes Over Asbestos Concerns
A school in Munhall, Pennsylvania closed down on Wednesday due to concerns for safety after asbestos was discovered on the roof. After parents complained at a school board meeting Tuesday night, the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 17, 2008
Ban Asbestos Bill Moves Forward
There was encouraging news on Capitol Hill yesterday. The “Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008” was introduced in the House by the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Environment… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 15, 2008
Illinois Woman Raises Awareness About Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Last week The Southern, a newspaper for Southern Illinois, published a story about a local woman with mesothelioma who has been working diligently to build awareness about mesothelioma and the dangers of asbestos. Lacey… Read More
