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Board discusses lead testing at Headstart clinic; county notes one result over 3.5 µg/dL and state discussion of lower threshold
Summary
Board members discussed results from an offsite lead-testing clinic at CAP’s Headstart. Dr. Cassandra Archer said she believed one result was "over 3.5 but not above 5," and staff noted ongoing state-level discussion about lowering the blood-lead intervention level from 5 to 3.5 µg/dL.
Dr. Cassandra Archer and staff reported on an offsite lead testing clinic held at CAP’s Headstart program and described staff follow-up and program activity.
Dr. Archer told the board she was not sure of the exact count but "she believed we did get one that was over 3.5 but not above 5." Deputy Director Deanna Ryan added that "there has been discussion at the State level to reduce the intervention level from 5 to 3.5." The transcript does not record individual patient-identifying details; the board discussed program operations and prevention measures rather than case-level public disclosure.
Medical Director Dr. Philip Gioia emphasized nutrition as a preventive measure, saying good nutrition can help reduce elevated lead levels. The board’s discussion highlighted both current local testing outcomes and a potential change in state intervention thresholds, which could expand follow-up requirements if adopted.
