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Lead
screening centers
Most children who are lead poisoned or have an
elevated blood lead level were exposed to lead dust by eating it or, more
often, breathing it. Lead dust from paint, lead paint chips, soil, and
lead in water are the most common sources of lead for children. A simple
blood test is the only way to know if a child has been exposed to lead.
Blood is collected from either a vein (more accurate) or a finger stick
test. Doctors can order a screening for lead during a regular check-up.
The following is a list of centers that offer lead screening for children:
Childhood Lead Intervention Program of Memorial
Hospital of Rhode Island
111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 729-2831
Serves Blackstone Valley. Appointment through referral by primary physicians.
Web site: http://www.mhri.org/
Hasbro Children's Hospital Lead Clinic
593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 444-5255
Lead screening, evaluation and treatment for Hasbro-enrolled primary care
patients.
Web site: http://www.hasbrochildrenshospital.org/
The Providence Community Health Centers
Allenberry Health Center (401) 444-0570
Capitol Hill Health Center (401) 444-0550
Central Health Center (401) 444-0580
Central High School Health Center (401) 444-0549
Fox Point Health Center (401) 444-0430
Olneyville Health Center (401) 444-0540
Call for an appointment.
St. Joseph Hospital
21 Peace Street, Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 456-4152
Lab order slip from primary physician needed. Call for information or
appointment.
Web site: http://www.saintjosephri.com/
For information about insurance coverage for lead
screening, contact your child's health care provider. If your family needs
health insurance, call:
RIteCare Health Insurance
Rhode Island Department of Human Services
600 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 462-1300 (English) or
462-1500 (Spanish)
Eligibility is income-based and available to parents, children and pregnant
women. Call to receive an application and for more information.
R.I. law requires lead screening for children under
the age of 6.
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