MDH takes over Pine Island nursing home due to concern for residents
The Minnesota Department of Health has taken control of a Pine Island nursing home due to growing concerns for residents.
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The Minnesota Department of Health has taken control of a Pine Island nursing home due to growing concerns for residents.
Known as “forever chemicals” for their persistence in the environment, PFAS have been popular with manufacturers for decades and can be found in everything from nonstick cookware coating to fire-extinguishing foam. Higher levels of exposure to PFAS have been linked to increased cancer risk, developmental delays in children, damage to organs such as the liver and thyroid, increased cholesterol levels and reduced immune functions, especially among young children.
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Alex levels are considered safe according to state drinking water standards.