National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
 The Lands Council, Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP), and the City of Spokane are working together to build awareness of childhood lead poisoning and invited the Spokane community to celebrate National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by getting kids and homes tested for lead.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to focus on the importance of educating parents and children about the dangers of lead exposure, especially lead-paint hazards in housing. In 2008, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week ran from October 19th-25th. The theme, "Let's Wipe Out Lead Poisoning-Renovate Right!" highlights EPA's new rule to protect families from the dangers of lead dust resulting from renovations and everyday painting and repairs. The rule requires the use of lead-safe paint removal practices to ensure that activities such as sanding, cutting, and demolition do not disburse harmful lead dust into a family's air, food and clothing.
Click here to view the Kids Run Better Unleaded flyer.
Press Release: The Lands Council, Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP), and the City of Spokane celebrate National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 19th-25th, 2008.
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Time
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Event
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Location
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Tues.,10/21/08
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6 a.m.
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Live Blood Lead Screening of KHQ-TV morning news anchors
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KHQ-TV Studios, 1201 W. Sprague
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Tues., 10/21/08
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12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Blood Lead Screening
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East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone
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Tues., 10/21/08
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4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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KHQ-TV Telephone Help Lines
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KHQ-TV Studios, 1201 W. Sprague
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Wed., 10/22/08
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11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Blood Lead Screening (Head Start)
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Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook
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Thurs., 10/23/08
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8 - 11 a.m.
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Blood Lead Screening
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Spokane Valley Partners, 10814 E. Broadway
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Wed., 10/29/08
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11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Blood Lead Screening (Head Start)
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Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook
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