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Lead News - This site is filled with national and local news articles regarding lead poisoning prevention.  Articles will be added often, so in order to be on top of the latest news, check back frequently!

Publications - The March-April 2003 OH HELP newsletter.  Articles include: House Bill 248 - first draft of rules should be completed soon; Pregnant Mothers being screened for lead in Springfield and Youngstown; Lead Experts Speaking in Springfield; Cleveland Lead Poisoning Prevention Program; Tom Neltner visits Ohio; "safe" levels of lead are harmful, study says; Senator Schumer urges for a new lead poisoning definition; R.I. Attorney General calling for speedy retrial.

Important Dates - check out when, where, and who the guest speakers are at the upcoming HELP meeting

Detailed Summary of House Bill 248 - This is a detailed summary of House Bill 248.  This is the website to visit, if you are unclear about any aspects of House Bill 248.  It is viewed as a PowerPoint Presentation that was originally created by Tom Rotte.

Facts of Lead - new information on the connection of lead poisoning with recent tax cuts, money in politics, the paint industry influence over public policy, decreasing school funding, lack of a national health care system, and crime and delinquency.

Join Help - Updated Membership Invoice.  For the .pdf version click here

Faces of Lead - Read 12 moving stories about how lead poisoning affects children and their families. 

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Updated May 5, 2003