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Preparing Our Youth For Lifelong Success ranging in age from 5 to adult , rounded out the cast of swirling snowflakes and candy flowers . Monica Ryan was choreographer and director , and proud to celebrate this 42nd anniversary production of “ The Nutcracker .”
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING FREE LEAD TESTING FOR CHILDREN
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) is now offering free blood lead level testing for uninsured and underinsured children in Allegheny County .
Testing will be done at ACHD ’ s Immunization Clinic every Tuesday ( 9 a . m . -12 p . m .) and Thursday ( 12-4 p . m .). No advance appointment is necessary . The clinic is located on the fourth floor of the Hartley Rose Building ( 425 First Avenue , Pittsburgh PA 15219 ); patrons are advised to enter the building via Cherry Way .
“ To support the new universal lead screening regulation in Allegheny County , we are pleased to announce our new lead testing services for uninsured and underinsured children ,” said Dr . Karen Hacker , ACHD Director . “ In Allegheny County , children can be exposed to lead from multiple sources including paint , dust , soil and water . Blood lead testing is an important strategy to identify children who have been exposed , and intervene .”
Blood lead level tests at the Immunization Clinic will be done via a capillary screen or what is commonly referred to as a “ finger stick .” Parents and / or guardians should call the health department at 412.687.2243 to find out if they qualify for these services .
Children with elevated test results from the capillary screen will be referred to their primary care provider to have a required confirmatory blood draw ( a venous test ) at another location as prescribed by the child ’ s health care provider .
ACHD is reminding parents and providers that the regulation requiring all children in the county , unless otherwise exempted , to have their blood lead levels tested went into effect on January 1 , 2018 . The regulation , which applies to all residents and schools of Allegheny County , is meant to boost early detection and treatment of lead poisoning and reduce the incidence , impact , and cost of the problem . It also will enhance countywide surveillance of childhood lead poisoning .
For more information about ACHD ’ s approach to preventing lead exposure , visit achd . net / lead . ■
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