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Lancaster Cannot Mitigate Lead in Aging Homes By Itself

December 9, 2016

Lancaster city officials have agreed to move forward with a resolution asking the Pennsylvania Legislature to implement a statewide lead testing and abatement program. City Council members plan to introduce the resolution at its Dec. 13 meeting.

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Story of a Lancaster County Child Suffering from Lead Poisoning

March 15, 2016

This is a story of a child in Lancaster County who has been struggling with the effects of lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is known to be silent but costly epidemic affecting many children living in homes built before 1978.

Find Certified Lead Safe Contractors

March 15, 2016

Lead may in in some unexpected places in your home. Find out where certified lead safe contractors have been finding lead in Lancaster County homes.

Do you have lead in your house?

March 15, 2016

How do you know if you have lead paint in your house? This article outlines the warning signs of lead contamination in a home.

Lead Screening Reminder in EMR

November-December 2016 EMR Intervention has shown to increase screening rates for lead poisoning cases. By adding a reminder to the electronic medical record, the providers could improve blood lead screening rates in family practices. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2016.