Lead Screening & Genetics

Funded by the Center for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides outreach for the identification and screening of high risk children in targeted areas of the state.

Lead Testing Eligibility
Children 6 months to 6 years with an Illinois Department of Public Health medical card or proof of income at or below 185% of poverty.

Lead Testing Hours
Wednesday afternoon 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Cindy Smith at 217.423.6988 Ext. 1315 or by email.

Lead Brochures and Information
  Get the lead out - Prevention (IDPH)
  Get the lead out - Renovation (IDPH)
  About Lead Paint - Abatement in the house (EPA)
  Protect your family from lead in your home (HUD)
  Prevention with nutrition (IDPH)
  Personal Hygiene and Housekeeping Tips to prevent Lead Poisoning (IDPH)
  Got lead paint (MCHD)
   
 

All brochures are in .pdf (Adobe Acrobat)

The Health Department also conducts free lead chip testing.  For more information, contact Steve Brooks at 217.423.6988 Ext. 1118 or by email.


Genetics

The genetics program provides educational referral services for families of infants with a genetic disorder.

Genetic Support Group Referral: Contact Genetics department Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Genetic Clinic Genetic Counselor available from University of Illinois contact Genetics department Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Cindy Smith at 217.423.6988 Ext. 1315 or by email.