Lead-Safe Texas Newsletters
The Lead-Safe Texas Newsletter is published by the Texas Department of State Health Services’ Blood Lead Surveillance Branch (BLSB) to provide information on lead poisoning prevention news and updates. Sign-up to receive the semi-annual Lead-Safe Texas Newsletter and informed about lead related activities in Texas.
Newsletter Publications:
October 2024- Volume 6 Issue 2
Topics Covered:
- Testing and Reporting Basics
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2024
- Lead related recalls
- Lead testing in Schools and Child Care Program
Topics Covered:
- What the Numbers Say
- Nationwide Applesauce Recall
- Lead Related Product Recalls
October 2023 - Volume 5, Issue 2
Topics Covered:
- National Lead Poison Prevention Week 2023
- Importance of Timely Reporting
- Electronic Waste and Lead
- Lead Related Product Recalls
Topics Covered:
- New Blood Lead Reference Value
- Learn the Signs and Act Early
- Reporting: Quality of Quantity
- Reporting Electronically to BLSB
October 2022 - Volume 4, Issue 2
Topics Covered:
- National Lead Poison Prevention Week
- LeadCare Recall Update
- Reporting Results
- Community Spotlight
Topics Covered:
- Testing
- COVID-19 and Testing Trends
- Office of Inspector General Report
- Reporting Results
- New Blood Lead Reference Value
September 2021 - Volume 3, Issue 2
Topics Covered:
- Incorporating Lead Education as part of Anticipatory Guidance
- Trend of Testing Rates & Numbers of Children Tested in Texas, 2013-2019
- Why is it Important to Report?
- 5 Important Reasons to Follow-Up with Your Child's Blood Lead Test
Topics Covered:
- Testing has Decreased: Why it Matters
- What the Numbers Say
- Investigating from a Distance: How Risk Assessors are Tackling the Pandemic
- Retests are Best: How Retesting is a Key Part of Prevention
September 2020 - Volume 2, Issue 2
Topics Covered:
- Testing: Every Child Counts
- Reporting: An Rx for Success
- Don't Let Prevention Take a Back Seat
- Complete Report, Complete Peace of Mind
- Making Sure Your Practice is Covered: Filing for Reimbursement
Winter/Spring – Volume 2, Issue 1
what’s INSIDE?
- About this Newsletter
- About the Blood Lead Surveillance Branch
- What is Lead?
- What Should Healthcare Providers Know About Lead?
- What Should Parents Know About Lead?
- Did You Know…
- Keeping Your Family Safe from Lead Exposure
- Lead in the Workplace
- Health Effects of Lead Exposure
- For More Information
- Trivia Question