Get the Lead Out, A Plan of Action for Lead Poisoning Prevention & Remediation in Calhoun County, Michigan
In January 2016, a number of public health providers and local government officials formed a Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force in response to renewed concerns about lead poisoning in the community. Battle Creek area public agencies have a rich history of collaborating around addressing lead poisoning. The re-established Lead Task Force has met monthly and spearheaded the creation of this Lead Poisoning Prevention and Remediation Action Plan.
Reasons for new concerns about lead poisoning in Calhoun County include:
Reasons for new concerns about lead poisoning in Calhoun County include:
-Awareness of lead poisoning from water in Flint, Michigan;
-The Calhoun County Public Health Department concerns about the low number of children under the age of six being tested for lead poisoning in the county and the need to increase testing and reporting of testing; and
-The City of Battle Creek’s Community Development Division responsibility to report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development about its efforts to reduce the impact of lead based paint.
Author:
Calhoun County Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force Co-Chaired by: Chris Lussier, Community Develop Manager, City of Battle Creek Michelle Thorne, Personal Health Services Manager, Calhoun County Public Health Department
Resource Date:
October 1, 2016
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Calhoun County Lead Poisoning Prevention Task Force
190 East Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
190 East Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014