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Emily Caffrey and Dan Sowers, Public Information Committee

The Health Physics Society (HPS) Public Information Committee (PIC) is working to update all HPS fact sheets. These fact sheets are useful tools to communicate with the public, presenting information in simple, clear terms. The most recently revised fact sheet was formerly called "Background Radiation" but has been updated to "Common Sources of Radiation" and includes information about medical exposures. This fact sheet underwent a major revision, led by PIC member Angela Ran. The data was entirely refreshed, new graphics were provided, and the text was simplified considerably. Check it out here.

All this public information is free and exists to help the general public understand radiation and health physics and to help you—the health physicist—more effectively communicate to those who may want to know more, have questions, or have concerns. Take time to know what's there. Understand it. Use it. Reference it. Share it.

For any questions about the PIC, please contact Emily Caffrey.