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Our team is seeking to measure PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure for those living in the East Liverpool, OH area. PFAS exposure can occur from many different sources, including water, food, and incineration.
Complete a short survey about potential PFAS exposure and your health
Provide a blood sample so we can measure PFAS chemicals
Allow testing of your home’s soil for PFAS
Wear a silicone wristband for 2 weeks to measure PFAS and other chemicals around you
May be asked to have your home’s drinking water collected and tested for PFAS
Everyone who is 18 years or older and has lived in the following areas since 2019 are invited to participate: East Liverpool, OH area including the towns of Chester or Lawrenceville, WV; Georgetown, Glasgow, or Midland, PA.
Participants will receive a $100 Walmart gift card.
You will also receive your individual test results and study-wide findings.
This research is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Erin Haynes, DrPH, MS, Professor and Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, University of Kentucky.
Click here https://bit.ly/East-Liverpool-Health or you can contact our study coordinator, Jody at 740-538-1053.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for re-accreditation. Part of this process includes the invitation to provide third-party comments. Anyone, including students, alumni, employers, community partners, etc., is allowed to share relevant information about the college directly with CEPH. If you would like to provide input to CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by May 4th, 2025.
