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

MDHHS said those rules have been finalized and are in effect. According to these rules, physicians are required to test or order a blood lead test for all childr ...

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

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

Most children with lead in their blood have no obvious symptoms, and a blood test is the best way to determine if a child has ...

With the CDC stating that there is no safe level for lead in blood, Medina says it is important for children to be tested at 12 months to detect any early exposure and at 24 months, which is when ...

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.

In October 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law requiring blood lead testing levels for all children at 12 months and 24 months of age. Previous coverage: New law will require ...

Dr. Kristine Davison, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin who has been the family’s doctor for years, confirmed the details of the family’s blood lead levels for this story.

“By ensuring Michigan children universally receive a blood lead test at a very young age, we can more quickly address the health risks associated with elevated blood lead levels, which will lead ...