Grand
2
e Rounds
a shared dialogue among Occupational and Environmental Medicine Physicians,
the Hennepin Regional Poison Center, the Minnesota Department of Health,
and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Environmental Exposure Grand Rounds
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 7am to 8am
Doors open at 6:45 AM - Coffee, juice and morning bites will be available
Environmental Exposures to Mold
Mold - Clinical Case Studies
Presenter: Dr. Beth Baker, Specialist in Medical Toxicology
Determining whether a patient's symptoms are due to exposures to mold or damp environments can be
challenging. We will discuss guidelines from WHO, IOM, ACOEM, and other organizations regarding
health effects from mold and damp environments. Dr. Beth Baker will present several cases and discuss
when allergy testing or further evaluation may be indicated.
Mold - Indoor Air
Presenter: Dan Tranter, Minnesota Department of Health Indoor Air Unit
Mold can grow in damp homes. Mold growth should not be tolerated in homes because it can trigger
allergy, asthma or other respiratory symptoms, and living in damp buildings can eventually lead to such
symptoms in people with no current symptoms. MDH recommends homeowners conduct a careful
inspection. Professionals can be hired to assist. Certain cities and counties inspect mold complaints in
rental homes. Environmental testing for mold is usually unnecessary and can be unreliable. Mold cleanup should be done properly and safely. The underlying moisture problem must be fixed to prevent
recurrence.
Join us at the Minnesota Department of Health – Freeman Building - 625 Robert St. N., St. Paul, 55155
• Street parking is free before 8am
• Metered parking is available at Lot U located at N. Robert St. & 14th St. across from the entrance
to the Freeman Bldg or on the Orange Level of Centennial Parking Ramp on Rev. Dr. MLK. Jr.Blvd
• Directions and Parking information available at
http://www.health.state.mn.us/about/freeman.html#parking
Site Assessment and Consultation Unit
(651) 201-4897 or (800) 657-3908.
[email protected]
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/hazardous/index.html