Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Case Management

Allegan County Health Department offers case management activities, education, and resources to prevent and decrease lead poisoning through a cooperative approach that includes nurse case management, health care providers, Medicaid health plans, families and caregivers, and referral agencies.  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) supports childhood lead poisoning statewide. 

If you have any questions or concerns about Lead Poisoning, please call one of our Public Health Nurses at 269-673-5411 or e-mail a Public Health Nurse.

Lead Information Resources/Toolkit   Type    Name     For : Parents ‎(12) Guide Safe Clean Up of Lead    Handout Michigan Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program    Lead Safe Home Application 2017    Parent Handout 5 Things You Can Do - English    Parent Handout 5 Things You Can Do - Spanish    Parent Handout Guide to Cleaning Lead    Parent Handout Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers    Parent Handout Is Child Safe From Lead    Parent Handout Lead Poisoning-Know the Facts - English    Parent Handout Lead Poisoning-Know the Facts - Spanish    Parent Handout Well Fed Means Less Lead    Parent Handout What Does Your Childs Blood Test Mean     For : Providers ‎(2) Safe Renovation Handout    Blood Lead Level - Quick Reference_2019

Resourceful Links   URL     For : Parents ‎(3) Learn about Lead    Lead Testing for Children    Lead and Nutrition     For : Providers ‎(3) Guidelines and Resources for Clinicians    Michigan’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program    Medicaid Policy for Blood Lead Testing