Health Screening/Diagnosis - Gate City, Lead Risk Assessments, Scott County Health Department
Maintains a certified lead risk assessor on staff to conduct environmental lead investigations when indicated as a part of a work-up of a child with an elevated blood lead level. Elevated lead levels, untreated, can cause neurological and developmental abnormalities in children; adults may also be affected by elevated lead levels. The investigation consists of taking and reviewing a thorough medical history to identify possible sources of exposure, and based on this may include sampling paint, dust, soil, and water from the environment in which the child lives, and interviewing families regarding behavior and activities to determine the most likely source(s) of exposure.
Categories
Physical Address
190 Beech Street, Gate City, VA 24251
Hours
Monday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Thursday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM; Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Voice
Fax
(276) 386-2116
Website
Application process
Call for an appointment or clinic times.
Languages
English
Service area
Scott, VA
Agency info
Scott County Health Department
The Scott County Health Department, part of the Lenowisco Health District, offers a variety of programs and health services to enhance the health of the county's citizens.