lead testing

Lead contamination continues to be an issue in Indianapolis, though many people might not be aware of the risk it poses or how close it is to their own lives.

A rehabbed lot on Indianapolis' Far Eastside is now part of a pilot project and research study to determine if transforming these spaces can mitigate lead exposure.

A bill that could reduce the number of dams that fall under the states jurisdiction passed the House on Tuesday. And the Senate passed a bill to offer lead testing for all Indiana children under 6 through their doctor.

Getting your child screened for lead could be as easy as taking them to the doctor if a state House bill becomes law.

The Center for Urban Health at IUPUI has partnered with the Indianapolis Public Library to offer free lead kits to residents.

IUPUI’s Center for Urban Health will distribute dozens of free lead screening kits at the Indiana Black Expo health fair this week to help overcome barriers many families with children face to get their houses tested.

The program aims to break down barriers for Black, Brown and other communities of color, and lower-income communities who are more likely to be exposed to lead at home.

A group of federal officials participated in a public forum Thursday night to discuss unsafe levels of lead permeating communities across Indiana, and assistance available to address the problem.

Seven years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lowered its threshold for when it says public health agencies should address elevated blood lead levels in children.

The agency says it hasn't been able to get permission from property owners to test the soil.