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Newark Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Providing lead screening during WIC visits, education before & after results, and a proactive approach to prevent lead poisoning. Challenges include road mobility, language barriers, and parent refusal for blood draws. Achievements include one-stop shopping, personalized education, and continuity in care.

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Newark Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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  1. MAYOR SHARPE JAMES NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Department of Health & Human ServicesChildhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program973-733-LEAD (5323) TRACEY HAWKINS RN, BSN HEAD NURSE/COORDINATOR CHILDHOOD LEAD PROGRAM 973-733-7547

  2. This is why we do what we do!

  3. Programs • Lead Screening during WIC visit • Focused education before and after results • Proactive approach

  4. Challenges • Inability to take it on the road • Language barriers • Venous blood draw-parent refusal

  5. Accomplishments • One stop shopping • One - on - One education • Continuity in care

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