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MAYOR SHARPE JAMES

MAYOR SHARPE JAMES. NEWARK MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. Department of Health & Human Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 973-733-LEAD (5323). TRACEY HAWKINS RN, BSN HEAD NURSE/COORDINATOR CHILDHOOD LEAD PROGRAM 973-733-7547. This is why we do what we do!. Programs.

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MAYOR SHARPE JAMES

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  1. 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

  2. This is why we do what we do!

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

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

  5. Accomplishments • One stop shopping • One - on - One education • Continuity in care

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