It's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! #NLPPW2023 is dedicated to raising awareness about lead exposure and lead poisoning. All week long, @EPAChemSafety will be posting tips for preventing lead exposure. Make sure to follow them so you don’t miss out! #LeadFreeKids

This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! HUD is joining CDC and U.S. EPA to spread the word because together, we can prevent lead exposure. Learn more about Healthy Homes🏠➡️ hud.gov/program_office… #NLPPW2023 #LeadFreeKids

Parents: #DYK? No safe blood lead level has been identified for children. Even low levels of lead in the blood can have lifelong health impacts. During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, learn how you can protect children from lead: bit.ly/3LCAkqO #NLPPW2023 #LeadFreeKids

#DYK lead exposure and lead poisoning are preventable? National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct 23–29. Take action to prevent lead poisoning in children. Get the FAQs: cdc.gov/nceh/lead/faqs… and follow us all week for tips. #NLPPW2023 #LeadFreeKids

#DYK it's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week? #NLPPW is to bring awareness to lead poisoning prevention and to reduce childhood lead exposure. Learn more about children and lead from PEHSU.net. bit.ly/3ShAp5v

Starting next year, NY families with a young child will be able to receive the Empire State Child Tax Credit, which can help pay for diapers & more. Raising New York and partners are working to expand this benefit to families w/lowest-income and immigrant families. #ChildTaxCredit

It's lead poisoning prevention week. Lead poisoning is preventable. The U.S. EPA can curb lead pollution, give children added protection from brain & nervous system damage, & uphold President Donald J. Trump’s promise to safeguard millions from lead exposure. It's time to act. earthjustice.org/experts/eve-ga…

It's International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Check out getaheadoflead.org for Buffalo and WNY lead poisoning prevention resources

Q2: While we’re talking about what we want people to know about lead, how can we do a better job of getting the message out? What is (or isn’t) working to raise awareness and inspire action on lead? #NLPPWchat #NLPPW2023 #LeadFreeKids

Q4: Testing kids is important, but we don’t have to wait for kids to be exposed and harmed before we act. Which policies, programs, or efforts make the biggest difference in proactively preventing lead exposure? #NLPPWchat #NLPPW2023 #LeadFreeKids

A8a: Racist housing and zoning policies have perpetuated neighborhood segregation and created concentrated areas of disinvestment. #NLPPWchat

A9: This year gave us so much hope! Hope to continue our work. Hope that we're making progress. Hope that we'll create a #LeadFreeFuture, together. #NLPPW2023 #NLPPWChat #GetTheLeadOutPgh

A Call to Action to End Childhood Lead Poisoning Worldwide: A Neglected, Top-Tier Development Challenge cgdev.org/publication/ca…

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Seen at at #2024MIECHVAGM and we couldn't agree more. Home visiting can provide vital support that reinforces parents' skills and instincts.

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth: In 1986, nine courageous African American mothers in Baltimore confronted the toxic legacy of lead poisoning, igniting a movement for change. In their footsteps, we continue to fight for safe and healthy homes. ow.ly/5haU50QwX1N

Summer Meals Sites will be available starting late June. Kids and teens ages 18 and under can get free, healthy meals at nearby places like parks, community centers and libraries. There is no need to sign up, just show up. To find a location near you, text “food” to 304-304.

🌟 It’s National Black Child Development Week and #NationalChildrensDay! 🌟 Get ready for weeklong activities as we promote the healthy, safe and joyful development of Black children. Share, like and uplift all week long! Let’s ignite a revolution on behalf of Black children!

#UBuffalo’s Community Health Equity Research Institute hosted its Research Day yesterday! The event featured discussions on topics including childhood lead exposure, dental health inequities, structural racism & cancer: ms.spr.ly/6010WHVca #LeadPoisoningPreventionWeek

Thank you @AprilBaskinld2 for your tireless work on this issue and Proclamation in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and our work! Thank you UBuffalo Community Health Equity Research Institute and @leahbartlo for this critical research! #NLPPW2024