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Emily Caffrey and Dan Sowers, HPS Public Information Committee

As you all know, the Public Information Committee has been working diligently to update all the Society's fact sheets. These fact sheets are useful tools to communicate with the public, as they present information in simple, clear terms, contain references to reliable information, and in the case of the newly updated "Cell Phones and 5G Technology" fact sheet, include a set of commonly asked questions and answers from the Ask the Experts website.

This fact sheet is particularly timely, as 5G towers continue to pop up all over the country. The fact sheet covers nonionizing radiation, including cell phones, WiFi, microwaves, 5G technology, and much more. It also discusses recent studies that looked for potential health effects and cites authoritative regulatory agencies from across the globe that all conclude that no adverse health effects have been established from cell phone use or being in proximity to cell towers.

Check out "Cell Phones and 5G Technology" here, and while you're at it, watch our new YouTube video on nonionizing radiation.

All this public information is free and exists to help the general public understand radiation and health physics, and for you—the health physicist—to 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 Public Information Committee, please contact Chair Emily Caffrey.