To find out about the next MPS training, call 286-8492. To schedule, please call Mary Jo Gerlach, RN, Public Health Nurse Coordinator at 285-5987 at lease two weeks prior to the 3rd Thursday. In addition, we can provide prevention counseling at your event. To find out more or schedule us for your event, call 286-8492. For more information on obtaining or borrowing these resources, call 286-8492.
Materials are in English unless otherwise noted.
Videos Lead, Nutrition, and Your Child 8 minutes. This video reviews the issue of lead poisoning in childhood and the role that nutrition plays. The Thief of Childhood 20 minutes This piece discusses the causes and effects of lead poisoning as well as how to prevent it. Includes personal stories of people affected by lead poisoning. Some of the information is specific to the Boston area.