The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is announcing free blood lead testing for eligible children under 6 and women between the ages of 15 and 44 in Jasper and Newton counties in Missouri. ATSDR will hold eight blood lead testing events from Aug. 12 through 20, 2022.
The testing events are part of a lead exposure investigation into areas that are contaminated with lead and other metals from historic mining, milling and smelting. Testing will be conducted at the Neosho YMCA or Joplin Public Library on a first-come, first-served basis; private results will be sent to each participant. Each eligible participant will receive a $20 gift card. To make an appointment or ask questions, call 833-678-2724 or email MoLead@cdc.gov.
“As a mom of three kids, I encourage moms and caregivers of young children in Jasper and Newton counties to add this free blood lead testing to their back-to-school preparations,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning, and this testing is something every mom can do to protect their children. Because lead-poisoned children don’t always look or act sick, testing is the only way to determine if your child has elevated blood lead levels.”
Free Blood Lead Testing for Children Under 6 and Women 15-44
Newton County Testing Site, August 12, 13 and 15: Neosho YMCA, 4701 Chouteau St., Neosho, MO 64850
- Friday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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