History of Fernald Site Symposium Sept. 9
The Department of Environmental Health will host an interdisciplinary symposium will outline the history of uranium processing and remediation at the Fernald site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, in Kresge Auditorium. Presenters will describe the 18-year Fernald medical monitoring program, health outcomes, perceived benefits and risk communication, as well as the role of medical monitoring as a remedy in litigation concerning environmental health hazards.
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