MAYOR SHARPE JAMES

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MAYOR SHARPE JAMES
NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Department of Health Human ServicesChildhood
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program973-733-LEAD
(5323)

• TRACEY HAWKINS RN, BSN
• HEAD NURSE/COORDINATOR CHILDHOOD
• LEAD PROGRAM
• 973-733-7547

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This is why we do what we do!
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Programs

• Lead Screening during WIC visit
• Focused education before and after results
• Proactive approach

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Challenges

• Inability to take it on the road
• Language barriers
• Venous blood draw-parent refusal

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Accomplishments

• One stop shopping
• One - on - One education
• Continuity in care