Free Lead Screenings Offered To Cedar Grove Families

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Cedar Grove families will have an opportunity to get free lead screenings later this month.

The Montclair Health Department will provide screenings from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at the Cedar Grove Municipal Building, 525 Pompton Avenue, according to the township’s calendar.

The program is open to pregnant women and children ages 1 through 6 who live in Cedar Grove or Montclair.

Lead exposure can be especially harmful to young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even low levels of lead in the blood have been associated with developmental delays, learning difficulties and behavioral problems.

The township’s announcement does not say whether appointments are required or what participants should bring. It also does not specify how the screenings will be performed or when results will be available.

Residents interested in attending should contact the Montclair Health Department at 973-509-4970 before visiting for information about appointments, availability and what to bring.

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