<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3tCk8c_184fDpoV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3tCk8c_184fDpoV00" width="1250" height="703" ><figcaption>A lead testing kit. (Spectrum News 1)</figcaption></figure>FULTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health is supporting the Fulton County Health Department in running a lead testing clinic for the Delta community. What You Need To Know<ul><li>The clinic is in response to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency detecting high concentrations of lead in the air near the Burning Bearings demolition site</li><li>Since the demolition has stopped, the immediate risk for public health has lowered, but lead dust already present in the environment remains a concern</li><li>The Delta Community Testing Clinic is set for Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Delta Memorial Hall</li></ul>The clinic is in response to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency detecting high concentrations of lead in the air near the Burning Bearings demolition site in November and December.Since the demolition has stopped, the immediate risk to public health has lowered, but lead dust already present in the environment remains a concern. ODH said children under 6-years-old face higher health effects, and those with lead exposure may not show any immediate signs or symptoms.“The best way to determine if an individual has been exposed to a high level of lead is to do a blood test,” ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said. “We support Fulton County Health Department’s response to host this testing clinic for the Delta community. Every day, the state and the local health departments work together to protect the health and well-being of all Ohioans.”ODH is providing educational resources on lead that will be at the testing clinic to share with the community. ODH will also supply additional testing kits if they are needed. The Delta Community Testing Clinic is set for Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Delta Memorial Hall, 401 Main Street, Delta, Ohio 43515. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling (419) 337-0915.An initial finger-prick test will be offered for free. If the initial tests show high lead — 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood or higher — then additional testing through a health care provider will be needed. The clinic is open for those who live, work or spend time in the Delta community, with priority given to children between 0- to 6-years-old and those who are pregnant, but anyone in attendance will be tested.Starting Wednesday, Jan. 21, additional lead testing opportunities will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Fulton County Health Department, 606 S. Shoop Avenue, Wauseon, Ohio 43567. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling (419) 337-0915.For up-to-date information on the lead testing clinic, visit Fulton County Health Department.The Ohio EPA also gave these tips on limiting lead exposure: <ul><li>"Wash your childʼs hands and toys, as well as their bottles, pacifiers and any other items your child often puts in their mouth</li><li>"Remove shoes before entering your home</li><li>"Regularly clean floors, windowsills, and dusty places with wet mops or wet cloths to pick up any dust. Use two buckets - one for soap and one for rinsing. Never use a home vacuum cleaner to clean up suspected lead hazards, even if it has a HEPA filter</li><li>"Remove work clothes before entering the house, for any household member who does construction or other work that may involve lead. Wash these clothes separately from other items"</li></ul>Senior digital producer Lydia Taylor contributed to this report.</div></body>

Lead Testing Clinic Opens in Delta, Ohio

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is collaborating with the Fulton County Health Department to conduct a lead testing clinic in Delta, Ohio, following the detection of high lead concentrations in the air near the Burning Bearings demolition site. The clinic, scheduled for January 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Delta Memorial Hall, aims to assess potential lead exposure among residents, especially children under six years old and pregnant women. While the immediate risk has decreased since demolition ceased, concerns remain over lingering lead dust. Free initial finger-prick tests will be provided, with further testing recommended for elevated results. Additional testing sessions will commence on January 21 at the Fulton County Health Department.

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FULTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health is supporting the Fulton County Health Department in running a lead testing clinic for the Delta community. The clinic is in response to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency detecting high concentrations of lead in the air near the Burning Bearings demolition site.

Lead testing clinic opens in Fulton County

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FULTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health is supporting the Fulton County Health Department in running a lead testing clinic for the Delta commun

Lead testing clinic opens in Fulton County

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