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The goal of the program is to eradicate lead exposure as a health hazard among children under age six in Virginia. Technical assistance is coordinated statewide in the areas of medical and environmental assessments, provider training, public education and coalition building. The program educates Realtor, contractors, renovators, families, and others regarding lead safe work practices related to EPA regulations. This program is funded by both CDC and EPA.

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Childhood lead poisoning prevention and management; lead inspection and lead risk assessment; healthy homes assessment for home conditions that exacerbate existing health condition; promote blood lead testing; public workshop and training on healthy homes practices; landlord-tenant education related to safe home maintenance.

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Children under six years of age who are at risk of lead poisoning are referred to their primary care provider for lead testing. Case management and educational services are offered to families of children with elevated lead levels.

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The Virginia Poison Center is an emergency telephone resource of poisoning information available to the public and health care professionals. Available 24 hours daily, all calls are free and confidential. Registered nurses with special training answer calls. The poison center can help with medicine mistakes, overdoses or reactions; chemicals splashed into eyes or onto skin; bites and stings from insects and snakes; breathing chemical fumes or vapors;swallowing chemical products such as cleaners or other household products.

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Children under six years of age who are at risk of lead poisoning are referred to their primary care provider for lead testing. A health educator offers case management and educational services to families of children with elevated lead levels.

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National Capital Poison Center offers poison treatment education programs that are designed to meet the needs of medical professionals who treat poisoned patients - MDs, RNs, pharmacists, EMTs and paramedics.

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Children under six years of age who are at risk of lead poisoning are referred to their primary care provider for lead testing. A health educator offers case management and educational services to families of children with elevated lead levels.

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Provides 24 hour emergency services. Poison Control Center

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24-hour, free, expert help for poison emergencies is provided with the webPOISONCONTROL tool, or by phone.

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Children under six years of age who are at risk of lead poisoning are referred to their primary care provider for lead testing. Case management and educational services are offered to families of children with elevated lead levels.

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Lead Safe Petersburg promotes the importance of lead screening of children ages 0-6 years of age with special emphasis on those under age 3. The main source of lead poisoning for children in Petersburg is lead paint/lead dust. Children living in older homes are at highest risk. This program also promotes community awareness by providing information about lead poisoning and ways to reduce a child's exposure. Parents are informed of the importance of early detection through lead screening (blood tests) provided by the child's health care provider. Health department staff provide case management services for families with children who have elevated lead levels. The health department partners with other agencies to address the need of increased availability of lead safe housing in the city.

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Children six years of age and younger who are at risk of lead poisoning are referred to their primary care provider for lead testing. Case management and educational services are offered to families of children with elevated lead levels.

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Free counseling for children found to be at-risk for lead poisoning. Case management and environmental services offered for children with elevated lead levels.

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webPOISONCONTROL is an online tool for those who prefer not to call. The tool provides quick and easy help online and gives specific triage recommendations for your case. Access the tool at poison.org by clicking on Get help online; or by downloading the tool on the App Store or Google play.

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National Capital Poison Center offers a nurse-presented poison prevention program to adult groups of 100 or more. Programs include the lesser-known facts about poison prevention; what to do for unintentional poisoning; and services of the NCPC. For online help with a poisoning log on to webpoisoncontrol.org.

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National Capital Poison Center offers free phone stickers, magnets, and poison prevention materials for the home. Order at https://www.poison.org/order-materials or by calling our administrative line. For online help for a poisoning, log on to https://webpoisoncontrol.org. The National Capital Poison Center mails prevention materials to metro DC area only.

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