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Vermont’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

WEBWhile the State’s definition of an elevated blood lead result is any reported level of lead, the level at which the Health Department contacts the family to help find lead hazards is …

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New England Lead Prevention

WEB4. 5. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. However, over half a million U.S. children have blood lead levels high enough to damage their health. Evidence shows that the most …

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Third Phase of NH’s Recent Changes to State’s Lead Laws: Effective …

WEBThe new public health action level of 5 mcg/dL, is the blood lead level that prompts professional lead inspections, home visits by the Division of Public Health …

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8th Annual New Hampshire Healthy Homes Conference

WEBThe 8th Annual New Hampshire Healthy Homes Conference was held Tuesday, October 23 at the Grappone Center in Concord. This year’s conference focused on “building …

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NH Public Health Regional Networks Receive Lead Primary …

WEBEach public health network developed a detailed work plan of primary prevention activities tailored to their region to help reduce the number of children exposed to lead dust from …

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New England Updates – New England Lead Prevention

WEBNew lead statutes will begin in Connecticut on January 1, 2023. Over a three year period, inspections will be conducted at lower levels. Additionally, Connecticut will adopt the …

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Happy National Public Health Week! – New England Lead Prevention

WEBEach year, public health professionals around the country use this week to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our …

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Certification Changes for Inspectors and Lead Risk Assessors in

WEBPrevious refresher training for local health staff consisted of 6-7 training sessions spread out across the state. Each session had 20-50 local health staff in attendance and lasted …

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NH Announces Release of Five New Lead Poisoning Prevention …

WEBThe NH Division of Public Health Services, Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, has released a series of five new videos on the importance of pediatric blood …

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Childhood Lead Action Project in Rhode Island

WEBThe Childhood Lead Action Project’s activities for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and Children’s Health Month include: To volunteer, donate, or request a lead safety training …

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Rhode Island Department of Health/State Attorney General …

WEBThe Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the State Attorney General (AG), office of the lead advocate has a longstanding partnership to bring the most difficult lead …

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2021 PROGRAM UPDATE

WEBThe Vermont Department of Health (VDH) Division of Environmental Health Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program (ALRP) conducts monitoring and enforcement of the …

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2022 NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK VIRTUAL …

WEBIn partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), CDC subject matter experts will provide up-to-date information about …

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Connecticut’s New Awareness Campaign – New England Lead …

WEBThe CT Department of Public Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is focusing an awareness campaign on Black and Hispanic populations in Connecticut.. …

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Vermont’s Asbestos and Lead Regulatory Program – 2022 …

WEBIn October 2022, Vermont will adopt the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) authority. The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) Division of Environmental Health …

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Rhode Island – New England Lead Prevention

WEBThe Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the State Attorney General (AG), office of the lead advocate has a longstanding partnership to bring the …

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2021 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Virtual Events

WEBIntroducing Happy, Healthy, Lead-Free ME! Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00PM-1:00PM EST New Hampshire Division of Public Health Service. This virtual …

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EPA Announces 12 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded Across …

WEBEPA announces 12 Healthy Communities Grants awarded across four New England states totaling $372,286. Funding will support the following lead-related projects: The Centro …

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Massachusetts – New England Lead Prevention

WEBThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $165 million to 44 state and local government agencies in 23 states to protect children and …

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Connecticut – New England Lead Prevention

WEBThe CT Department of Public Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is focusing an awareness campaign on Black and Hispanic populations in …

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Vermont – New England Lead Prevention

WEBVermont’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program – 2019 Data Update. Vermont has made steady progress in reducing the number of children with blood lead levels at …

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