What we do
Nevada County Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides education to community schools, medical practitioners, and childcare centers regarding blood lead screening, lead exposure risks and resources.
- Children under age 6 are most at risk for lead poisoning.
- Prevent lead poisoning. Get your home tested. Get your child tested. Get the facts!
- Was your house painted before 1978? Protect your family from lead exposure.
- Remodeling the home? Renovate right with lead-safe work practices.
- Talk to your health department about testing home paint and dust for lead.
Where to get tested
Providers who provide Child Health & Disability Prevention (CHDP) physicals:
- Sierra Family Medical Clinic
- Sutter Medical Group
- Tahoe Forest Multi Specialty Pediatrics (Truckee)
- Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Blood lead testing is performed on children around one year and again at two years of age.