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.

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.

Serves 62 counties in Central and Western Virginia as well as Virginia Beach. The National Hotline routes to the nearest Poison Control Center within the United States. When necessary, the poison center can give immediate management advice to a care giver in the home and activate the emergency medical services system to bring the victim to the hospital. The BRPC also provides advice and consultation to health care providers charged with the care of a poisoning emergency. Our medical director, a physician with specialty training in the field of medical toxicology, is available 24 hours-a-day to provide physician to physician advice. In an emergency please call: National 24 Hr Poison Control Hotline: (800)222-1222

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

24-hour, free, expert help for poison emergencies is provided with the webPOISONCONTROL tool, or by phone, by calling the hotline at 1-800-222-1222.