Blood lead level tests are now required for Michigan's children in an effort to mitigate risks of lead poisoning.

The new changes expand the coverage for all children under 6 years old to get tested, including those on all insurance plans.

As workers set up stations at North Division High School’s cafeteria to test children’s blood for lead, a group of frustrated parents and community activists gathered just outside the main entrance.

According to these rules, physicians are required to test or order a blood lead test for all children at when they are 12 ...

She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Blood lead level testing is now required for Michigan's youngest children in an effort to prevent and mitigate the health risks of lead ...

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Milwaukee's lead crisis began late last year, when a young student's high blood lead levels were traced back to the student's ...

In October 2023, Michigan enacted two laws mandating blood lead testing for all children at 12 and 24 months old, known as ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has finalized the protocol for doctors to order lead testing in young ...

Milwaukee announced Monday the temporary closure of two more schools as the city works to address a lead crisis in its public ...

LANSING, Mich. — Physicians are now required to test Michigan children ages 12 to 24 months for lead.

MDHHS announced finalized rules stating that doctors are to order blood testing for all children at 12 months and 24 months ...