EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Vanderburgh County Health Department officials say they will be hosting a Back-to-School Lead Testing Clinic.
According to a press release, no pre-registration is required.
They say all children, ages 0-6, that attend that have met state mandated lead testing guidelines will receive a backpack with school supplies.
Any child 0-6 that has not met the requirement that has lead testing performed at the event will also receive the backpack and supplies.
The Health Department will have staff available to check the status of the child’s lead testing history as well as staff to collect blood for and perform lead testing on site.
Officials say hot dogs, chips and a drink will be available for all who attend.
The clinic will be held on July 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Vanderburgh County Health Department.
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