Chicago teaming up with Prism Health for two-year childhood lead exposure testing pilot program

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Nov. 5, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 5, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/childhood-lead-exposure-testing-pilot-program-prism-health/

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Lead poisoning in children can lead to serious problems like learning disabilities, speech problems, and delayed growth. In Chicago, lead exposure disproportionately affects some communities more than others. That's why the city launched a two-year program to change that. All of Chicago uses one s...