Tompkins County is highlighting the importance of testing and preventing lead poisoning with a week of public awareness. The theme of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is "Lead Free Kids for a Healthy ...

Efforts to protect children from lead poisoning have been devastated by budget cuts%2C doctors say A %22planned restructuring%22 at the CDC also could silence the voice of an expert advisory group ...

TRENTON -- The crisis in Flint, Michigan -- and more recently, Newark -- has cast new attention on lead in water supplies, but high lead levels in children is an old problem that continues to persist ...

From left are Jamie Gustafson, District 10 Legislator; Dr. Paul Robbins, Pediatrician; County Executive PJ Wendel; Anna Powell, Health Department’s Lead Program Coordinator; Lacey Wilson, Public ...

In recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, a national campaign dedicated to reducing childhood lead exposure through awareness, education, and prevention, public health students at the ...

WEBVTT UNSAFE CONDITIONS FOR CHILDRENAND A DEPARTMENT IN DISARRAY.>> IT IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE.WE ARE GOING TO GET IT RIGHT.>> HE IS VOWING TO ADDRESS EVERYCONCERN IN THIS HEALTHDEPARTMENT AUDIT AND ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday announced a new initiative desiged to protect children from lead poisoning after a lead paint scandal at NYCHA pushed city leaders ...

The Clark County Combined Health District has launched a public awareness campaign as part of an effort to reduce lead exposure to children in that area. Expanded lead safety promotions, increased ...

Lead is a highly toxic metal. Children under the age of six years are particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning because it can affect the formation and connection of neurons while the ...

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EFFORT IS A MAN MADE IN CALLINGTON MONDAY. A PARTY LIKE ATMOSPHERE AS STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH AND HOUSING LEADERS SPREAD THE IMPORTANT WORD ABOUT LEAD POISONING IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS, HOMES WHICH ...