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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 Jan. 1. 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.
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 on Tuesday, 9 a.m.
to noon, and Thursday, noon to 4 p.m.
each week. No advance appointment
is necessary. The clinic is located on
the fourth floor of the Hartley Rose
Building (425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh,
15219), but 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
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WOMEN’S GOLF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
SOUTH HILLS
• Fairway Swingers
Are you a woman who’s interested in playing golf in a fun, non-competitive
environment? Then consider joining Fairway Swingers, a women’s golf league
that plays weekly at the Mt. Lebanon Golf Course. Every Thursday from April 5
through most of October, the group plays 9 holes, starting anytime between 7:30
and 9 a.m. A round of golf usually takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. All golfing abilities
are welcome and you don’t have to have playing partners. There are also some fun
events throughout the year such as a day away (playing a course other than Mt.
Lebanon), mixers, a picnic, and some tournaments. Dues for the year are $22 and
members also pay green and cart fees, which for 2018 will be $22 for those under
age 62 or $18 (age 62 and over). You do not have to be a Mt. Lebanon resident
to join. For questions and membership information contact Marilyn Goodwill at
[email protected].
• Women’s Golf Association of Mt. Lebanon
Women’s Golf Association of Mt. Lebanon invites you to play every Tuesday,
April through September. Membership is open to all women, all skill levels,
residents and non-residents.
For more information call Sharon Ackerman at 412.480.3319. ■