Click
on the video image above to
watch the TV promo for the HKQ
Kids Lead Screening Program.
On Oct. 20, 2007, The Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC, Foundation for Children’s Advocacy, also known as HKQ Kids,
hosted a free lead-screening program in Kingston,
Pa., for 48 area children ages six months to 7 years
old.
The free testing was conducted by the Pinnacle Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, in the parking lot of
the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger &
Quinn. Pinnacle's mobile testing program is funded through a grant from the state Department of Health.
The testing was free to participating
families.
HKQ Kids took the
initiative to provide the testing
program in response to a rash of news
reports and recalls involving
lead-contaminated toys and other
children's products imported from China.
Prior to the screening program, HKQ Kids
Spokeswoman Attorney Michelle Quinn
appeared on WYOU-TV Interactive News to
discuss the issue of lead contamination
in Chinese-made toys and children's
products. (SEE video clips below or
VISIT our Media
Center)
Lead can cause health problems, learning disabilities and even death in children. A blood-lead level higher than 10 can affect a child’s ability to learn. A level of 150 or higher can be deadly. The
program conducted by HKQ Kids and Pinnacle determined if
any of the children tested had elevated
blood-lead levels and recommended
appropriate follow-up care with each
individual family.
To keep the children amused
at the lead-screening program, HKQ Kids
also provided a clown and asked the
Kingston Fire Department to bring a fire
truck for the children to explore.
Photos of the event are below.
EVENT
VIDEO
With Magic 93 deejay Frankie
Warren
SOME
PHOTOS FROM THE LEAD
SCREENING PROGRAM Click on the thumbnails to
see larger photos
WYOU
Interactive Program on Lead in
Children's Products - August 17, 2007
