5020.3: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 - Board 8

Abstract #11461

Using Existing Information to Increase Target Screening

David E. McCormick, Marion County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Marion County Health Department, 3838 North Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205, (317) 221-2171, dmccormi@hhcorp.org

Using Existing Information to Increase Targeted Screening

In 1998, the Marion County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program identified that many of the high-risk children were not being screened for lead poisoning as a preventative measure in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. To increase screening in areas that were known to be “high-risk”, the Marion County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program decided to access birth information from the vital records department of the Marion County Health Department. Information was extrapolated on children that were born in high-risk census tracts.

A birthday card was designed explaining not only lead poisoning but also the various services that the Marion County Health Department offered to children at one year of age. The birthday card is sent to the home of the guardian recommending that the child be tested for lead poisoning at twelve (12) months. Information on where to get a free lead test is included in the birthday card.

This presentation will discuss the research, development and implementation of this unique lead poisoning intervention as well as the modifications that were required to ensure a productive outcome.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant will be able to develop a lead poisoning intervention that will increase targeted screening

Keywords: Lead, Environmental Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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