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Tacoma-Pierce County Lead Prevention Program

Families who have a child with an elevated blood lead level tell us how grateful they are for the education and assistance the Lead Prevention program provides. Overwhelmed staff at medical clinics also express gratitude for our lead prevention program and the support we provide to families. Lead poisoning is preventable, and with FPHS dollars, we are making a difference for families in Pierce County.

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Families who have a child with an elevated blood lead level tell us how grateful they are for the education and assistance the Lead Prevention program provides. Overwhelmed staff at medical clinics also express gratitude for our lead prevention program and the support we provide to families. Lead poisoning is preventable, and with FPHS dollars, we are making a difference for families in Pierce County.

Families who have a child with an elevated blood lead level tell us how grateful they are for the education and assistance the Lead Prevention program provides.

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