Madison Area Lyme Support Group

The MAHA Commission this week released its second official report, Make Our Children Healthy Again, outlining its strategies and recommendations to combat childhood chronic disease. The new report reflects Environmental Health Trust recommendations as summarized in its recent letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. urging synchronized, current research concerning wireless radiation exposure standards among the nation’s healthcare agencies and the Federal Communications Commission. We at EHT are greatly encouraged to see that electromagnetic radiation exposure has finally been raised as a cabinet-level priority in the new MAHA Commission report.

Specifically, the report states, “HHS, in partnership with other departments and Federal agencies, will undertake a study on electromagnetic radiation and health research to identify gaps in knowledge, including on new technologies, to ensure safety and efficacy.” The report also addresses the issue of screen time addiction, stating, “The Surgeon General will launch an education and awareness initiative on the effect of screens on children and the actions being taken by states to limit screen time at school.”

EHT congratulates the commission on prioritizing these issues that are so important to children’s health. Wireless radiation exposure and the linked harms related to screen addiction have been scientifically proven to present an unacceptable, negative environmental load to human beings.

EHT President Joe Sandri greeted the news enthusiastically: “This is a much needed leadership move by HHS to bring together the relevant federal agencies and departments to study health impacts from electromagnetic radiation. Other countries have long studied the biological and other impacts, and that is why their radiation exposure limits are often 10 times lower than the U.S. limits. This is a key step in convincing the industry to finally start competing on safety.”

Dr. Devra Davis and Angie Zener of EHT were joined by pro skier Lynsey Dyer at Jackson Hole’s beloved annual Old Bill’s Fun Run last weekend, spreading the good word about safe technology choices. Visitors to our booth were excited to get an autographed poster from Lynsey, and to try out our RF meters to learn about the EMF that cell phones emit. Everyone enjoyed a run or walk in the gorgeous Wyoming sunshine, and we felt great seeing so many teens shift their phones out of their pockets or bras as they walked on to enjoy the rest of the beautiful day!

EHT participates each year in Old Bill’s Fun Run, a remarkable fundraising event for local non-profits. During the weeks around Old Bill’s, every dollar raised up to $30,000 is matched at a level which ranges from 50 percent to 70 percent. The donation deadline this year is 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 12 (today!). If you would like to donate during this key time, please click the link below!