RESOURCE DIRECTORY: Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs

• Cayuga County – Lead Poisoning Prevention 

To schedule a no-cost home lead risk assessment call 315-253-1560

www.cayugacounty.us/373/no-home-for-lead

Madison County Public Health Department — Lead Poisoning Prevention

315-366-2361 option 2

The Community Health and Environmental Health staff work together to help residents reduce their lead exposure. Staff conduct home visits for children with elevated blood lead levels to help identify the source of lead poisoning. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program educates the community about lead poisoning prevention strategies; provides lead screening for uninsured and underinsured children up to 6 years of age; and provides follow-up services for children with lead poisoning. The Environmental Health Lead Program evaluates and provides education on lead hazards in homes and provides guidance on how to fix or mitigate a lead problem in a resident’s home.

• Onondaga County Health Department — Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 

John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery St., 9th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202 • 315-435-3271

LeadFreeKids@ongov.net • https://onondaga.gov/health-lead/

The Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works to protect children from lead poisoning by identifying and inspecting high-risk housing; referring eligible homeowners to available financial resources for home repairs; participating in community education and outreach; coordinating testing; and providing case management services for children identified with elevated blood lead test results.

• Oswego County Health Department — Lead Poisoning  Prevention Program

315-349-3547

healthdepartment@oswegocounty.com

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides education, outreach, and follow-up services aimed at reducing lead exposure in children. Program goals include: identifying and reducing lead hazards before harm occurs; educating the public and health care providers about lead poisoning; promoting blood lead testing for children; ensuring children with elevated blood levels receive appropriate testing, education and treatment; and assisting families in identifying potential lead sources within the home.