The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) offers appointments for capillary blood lead testing (finger poke) to identify lead exposure in children. As of April 30, the Michigan universal ...

“We do have older housing stock, so that’s primarily where we see children who are lead poisoned. They are exposed in homes that are pre-1978, where they’re more likely to have lead-based paint,” said ...

Exposure to lead can adversely impact people's health in several ways. A Purdue University researcher in the College of Health and Human Sciences has developed noninvasive methods that detect levels ...

Despite clear science and proven solutions, childhood lead poisoning has persisted due to enforcement gaps, fragmented policy and political inaction. Courtesy Pure Earth There are few public health ...

Republicans argue existing programs were inefficient and increased the lead abatement tax credit instead. Thousands of Ohio children test positive for elevated blood-lead levels each year, with the ...

The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a case last week at the Golda Meir Lower School. The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a ...

Although lead has been mined for 6000 years, lead processing skyrocketed in the 20th century. 1,8 A malleable and durable metal, lead was used to prevent fuel from burning too quickly and to reduce ...

CHARGES HAVE NOT BEEN FILED RELATED TO THE DEATH INVESTIGATION. >> RIGHT NOW, MEMBERS OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION ARE IN MILWAUKEE. >> THE VISIT FOLLOWS THE NPS LEAD PAINT CRISIS ...

Milwaukee Public Schools is holding free clinics Sept. 16-18 to test children for lead poisoning City health officials recommend all elementary-age children be tested for lead exposure The clinics are ...