Making Lancaster County a healthier place for ALL.
Lancaster County has one of the highest rates of elevated blood lead levels in Pennsylvania, making lead exposure and poisoning a significant health issue for children in our communities. That’s why Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has launched Lead-Free Families—a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive program aimed at creating a strong pathway to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Lancaster County.
It is estimated that some 91,000 homes in Lancaster County have lead hazards, often from lead-based paint. Lead-Free Families has set a goal of identifying and remediating lead hazards in at least 2,800 Lancaster County homes over the next 10 years, while also providing community education and support services for families.
With a $50 million initial investment by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lead-Free Families is the first such program in the United States to be 100-percent funded and led by a health system—part of our commitment to making our community a healthier place for all.
Our team also manages the Healthy Homes Program, a federally-funded initiative that addresses many environment-related childhood diseases and injuries in a coordinated way. The program focuses on concerns including: mold, lead, allergens, asthma, carbon monoxide, home safety, pesticides, and radon.
Contact our team at 717-544-LEAD (5323) or at info@leadfreefamilies.org to learn more. Follow us on Facebook here.
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