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Mar 05, 2020

Maine’s Most Vulnerable Children Left at Risk from Lead Poisoning

State and federal laws mandate that Maine test 100% of the toddlers covered by MaineCare for lead poisoning. The actual screening rates fall far short of that target, leaving our most vulnerable children at risk of lifelong harm. Maine needs to step up and follow the law.

A gloved hand holds a blood sample labeled "Lead - Test" above a medical report listing various test results, including lead levels.

Jun 28, 2019

Updated: Maine is Failing to Protect Its Children from Lead Poisoning

Update: On June 27, Governor Mills signed two new lead bills signed into law that may help change this disturbing trend Hundreds of children with lead poisoning go undiagnosed every year in Maine. That’s on top of the hundreds of Maine children who are diagnosed with lead poisoning annually. In addition, more than half of… Continue reading Updated: Maine is Failing to Protect Its Children from Lead Poisoning