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Lead Poisoning


Lead Treatment and Prevention Center at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

 

The Montefiore Regional Lead Treatment and Prevention Center helps patients through education, environment changes, nutrition, and medical care. This includes in-hospital chelation therapy based on the level of lead poisoning.

 
You need a doctor’s referral to make an appointment. The Montefiore Lead Center is located at 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467.
 
When you come to the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore for an appointment, please bring:
 
1. The patient’s latest blood lead level results.
2. Information about recent renovations or changes in the home.
3. Any inspection reports from the Department of Health or the Department of Housing.
4. Other details about possible sources of lead exposure.
5. The referral document from your doctor.
 
For more information, contact the Montefiore Regional Lead Treatment and Prevention Center at (718) 547-2789 or email LeadProgram@montefiore.org.
 
Learn more here: www.cham.org/programs-centers/lead-poisoning-treatment-prevention-program.
 
Updated on October 24th, 2024
 


NYC Department of Health’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

 

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in New York City offers essential services to pregnant women, adolescents, and children who have been identified with elevated lead levels in their venous blood samples.

 
Upon a medical provider’s referral, this program provides thorough home inspections utilizing specialized equipment to measure lead levels accurately at different locations in your home. The program may also order landlords to repair lead hazards. Additionally, the team will work with families to identify and address other sources of lead in the home.
 
If you are concerned about lead exposure, please speak to your doctor.
 
To learn more about lead programs in New York City go to www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/lead-poisoning-prevention.page.
 
Updated on October 24th, 2024.
 




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