Lead poisoning prevention Archive
Lead poisoning numbers in Maryland’s children continue to drop as new state law takes effect in October to accelerate the decline
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 23, 2019
Lead poisoning numbers in Maryland’s children continue to drop as new state law takes effect in October to accelerate the decline Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland BALTIMORE, MD (October 23, 2018) – The number of Maryland children with elevated levels of lead in their
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Water unites all, including Maryland and Israel
eMDE, Lead poisoning prevention, Secretary Grumbles, Water conservation
Oct 30, 2018
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Water unites all, including Maryland and Israel When so many around the world these days are focused on division and hatred, it’s reassuring to see unity and friendship spring forth, particularly when the purpose of the partnership is to sustain
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WJZ: Lead Poisoning In Maryland Drops To Lowest Recorded Levels
Lead poisoning prevention, Uncategorized
Oct 25, 2018
A report from the Maryland Department of the Environment shows that childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland dropped to its lowest levels last year. Details in the 2017 Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance report released Tuesday showed that less than 0.3 percent of children tested across Maryland showed blood lead
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Lead poisoning in Maryland drops to lowest recorded levels, testing increases dramatically under state initiative
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases
Oct 23, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Lead poisoning in Maryland drops to lowest recorded levels, testing increases dramatically under state initiative Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland BALTIMORE, MD (October 23, 2018) – Childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland decreased last year to
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Lead Poisoning in Maryland Drops to Lowest Recorded Levels, Testing Increases in First Year of State Initiative
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Oct 25, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Lead Poisoning in Maryland Drops to Lowest Recorded Levels, Testing Increases in First Year of State Initiative Governor Larry Hogan proclaims Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland Baltimore, MD (October 25, 2017) – Childhood lead poisoning cases in Maryland decreased last year to
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Multi-Agency Efforts to Reduce Lead Poisoning, Asthma Cases
Governor Hogan, Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases
Jun 29, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill (410) 974-2316 shareese.churchill@maryland.gov Governor Larry Hogan Announces Multi-Agency Efforts to Reduce Lead Poisoning, Asthma Cases State Departments of Health, Environment, and Housing to Direct $7 Million to Local Communities Annapolis, MD (June 29, 2017) – Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the U.S.
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Maryland Agencies Pursue Program to Reduce Lead Poisoning, Asthma Cases
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jan 23, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: Offices of Communications DHMH, Christopher Garrett (410) 767-6490 Maryland Agencies Pursue Program to Reduce Lead Poisoning, Asthma Cases Health, the Environment, Housing apply to U.S. government for program approval Baltimore, MD (January 23, 2017) – The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced today that it – in
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Daily Record: Advocates spread the word about lead-paint testing
Lead poisoning prevention, News stories
Oct 26, 2016
Shana Boscak is overwhelmed with feelings — “guilt and anger and a lot of shame” and a little luck — as she holds her son, Zoltan, and introduces the happy, smiling baby as a “lead-poisoned child.” Zoltan’s elevated lead levels were discovered after mandatory lead testing at his one-year
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Governor Hogan, Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases
Oct 25, 2016
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today issued a statewide proclamation declaring Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Maryland. In October 2015, Governor Hogan announced a new Lead Testing
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Lead poisoning cases remain low but testing and prevention must increase
Lead poisoning prevention, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Sep 28, 2016
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Lead poisoning cases remain low but testing and prevention must increase Maryland Department of the Environment releases 2015 Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance report Baltimore, MD (September 28, 2016) – A report released today by the Maryland Department of the Environment shows that childhood
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