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Teachers' Cancer Diagnoses Trigger School Environmental Tests
2 Jun
Summary
- State health department will evaluate Uxbridge High's conditions.
- Several staff members diagnosed with breast cancer recently.
- Testing will cover HVAC, water, and air quality on June 4.
State health officials will conduct an evaluation at Uxbridge High School on June 4 to investigate environmental conditions. This action follows recent diagnoses of breast cancer or precancerous conditions among several female teachers at the school. The district has proactively engaged with the Department of Public Health and the Uxbridge Board of Health.
Epidemiologists and environmental experts are collaborating to explore potential contributing factors. Public health officials are also researching cancer cases to assess common causes. Despite these concerns, the district emphasizes there is currently no evidence indicating the school is unsafe for operations.
The upcoming tests will examine the facility's HVAC systems, water quality, and air quality. The Department of Public Health has noted that discovering a direct environmental link to such diagnoses is rare. However, the administration is committed to ensuring the building meets all safety standards and will publicly share the comprehensive test results.
