Who Ya Gonna Call? The "LeadBusters"

Douglas County Health Department
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (402) 444-7825
Spanish inquiries: (402) 444-5555
1819 Farnam Street, Room 400 Omaha NE 68183-0400
Email: kleinenk@co.douglas.ne.us

General Questions/Information/Services in Douglas County Nebraska

• Blood lead tests for children under 7 years Follow-up with families when children have been exposed Housing lead tests - families with children under 7 Years only - limited availability Soil lead tests - limited availability Home Maintenance Information & Lead-safe work practices workshops Workshops or Speakers for meetings; Displays at Community Health Fairs & Events
• Landlord and Tenant information about Lead - Information about disclosure laws

More Information:

For Children and Families:

• What You Should Know About Lead
• Kick Out Dust
• Soil Lead Facts
• Lead Inspection Services
• Keeping Your Child Safe From Lead in Products

Information for Medical Providers:

• Services/References for Medical Providers

Screening Guidelines:

• Targeted Screening Recommendations
• Lead Exposure Questionnaire
• Classes of Lead Exposure
• Mandatory Reporting of Lead Test Results
• Nebraska Regulation Excerpts

More Contact Information

Full Lead Prevention Brochure

Face the Facts: Lead Can Hurt Kids

" To be my best - I need a lead test! "