Welcome to the Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LHHCLPPP)
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The Louisiana Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is a program of the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health. Our program’s goals are to:
- eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Louisiana
- ensure that all healthcare providers test children under the age of six for lead in their blood
- reduce or eliminate lead in the home by testing homes and properties for lead hazards
- coordinate care for children affected by lead poisoning
Healthcare and social service providers, caregivers and families, and contractors and property owners all play a role in keeping Louisiana's children safe from lead poisoning. Browse the options below to find out what you need to know about lead, and what steps you can take to prevent lead poisoning.
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About Us
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For Healthcare and Social Service Professionals |
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For Families and Caregivers
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Lead Abatement Services and Contractors
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Resource Hub
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Data Center
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Our Partners Visit here to learn more about programs within the Bureau of Family Health serving CYSHCN.
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Press Announcements and Safety Alerts
June 18th, 2018: LHHCLPPP celebrates National Healthy Homes Month from HUD and recognizes June 18th-23rd 2018 as Healthy Homes Week in Louisiana
March 22nd, 2018: Update from The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on findings from ongoing investigations into Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Testing.
August 4th, 2017: Warning from the FDA regarding high levels of lead in Balguti Kesaria Ayurvedic Medicine
May 17th, 2017: Warning from the FDA regarding the potential for falsely-low blood lead test results from Magellelan LeadCare