Tama County Public Health & Home Care

Childhood Lead Poisoning

Prevention and Control Program

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program

v Provides lead poisoning screening to children ages six and under.

v Provides medical and environmental case management for children ages six and under who have been identified with lead poisoning

v Conduct follow-up inspections of the children's homes

v Regulates the removal of lead from the home

Lead Screening Clinics locations

Clinics are held the in conjunction with Child Wellness Screening and WIC/Immunization Clinics on:

First and Second Thursdays and the Third Monday of each month - 8:30 – 3:30

St. Paul Lutheran Church (South entrance)

700 Harmon Street

Tama, Iowa

Third Monday of each month - 8:00 – 12:00 Noon

United Presbyterian Church (South entrance)

307 Walnut

Traer, Iowa

Other times are available by making an appointment. You may call (641) 484-4788 or

1-866-484-4788 and ask for Joyce or Pam.

Fees

The lead poisoning program screening is FREE for children at high risk, up to six years old. If a funding source is available, we will attempt to bill that source.

For more information on lead, by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, click on the following link: http://www.epa.gov/lead