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Workshops for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Workshops for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a series of informative workshops during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week at the Orange Mound Library, located at 843 Dallas Street, Memphis, TN 38114. Here’s the schedule:
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Tuesday, October 22, 10 AM – 12 PM: The Shelby County Health Department will provide information on how parents and guardians can get their children tested for lead, along with methods for environmental cleaning.
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Wednesday, October 23, 1 PM – 3 PM: This workshop will feature the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Moore Tech, and Housing and Community Development’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) discussing additional training opportunities for contractors.
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Thursday, October 24, 1 PM – 3 PM: Join the Memphis Shelby County Lead Safe Collaborative and Memphis FilmWorks, Inc. for a presentation of the movie Lead Watch 901.
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Friday, October 25, 10 AM – 12 PM: The University of Memphis, School of Public Health will share insights regarding research on measuring and evaluating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in homes.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week will wrap up with an informative and fun event, “Boo! Does Lead Scare You?” on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Orange Mound Community Center, located at 2572 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38114. The event will run from 10 AM to 2 PM. The objective of this event is to educate the citizens of Memphis about the potential harms of lead exposure, particularly its effects on children. Attendees will learn about safety measures and prevention tactics to help reduce the risk of lead exposure.
Join us for a day filled with music, games, food, and a costume contest! Let’s have fun while working together toward a healthier, safer Memphis.
All events are free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!
