Lead Safe Homes

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.

Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute and Rhode Island Housing on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 for a free virtual presentation on the hazards of lead poisoning in homes and ways to reduce harmful lead exposure.

Childhood lead poisoning is a significant public health threat in our state and across the region. The Lead Safe Homes program at Rhode Island Housing works to reduce lead exposure by granting free lead hazard control interventions to those who qualify. 

Objectives

This workshop will cover the following learning objectives:

  • Define lead hazards and how they impact the public health outcomes of children and pregnant women.
  • Address the current rates of lead poisoning in Rhode Island.
  • Provide an overview of free lead hazard interventions available for both homeowners and renters in RI.

Speakers

The presentation will be led by the following speakers:  

  • Carinel LeGrand, MPA, Program Manager Lead and Health Homes, Rhode Island Housing
  • Bryan Evans, Program Manager, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

Register

This online event is free and open to the public. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event.

Register Online

More Information

To learn more, download the event flyer (PDF).

For more information, please contact Jeanette Nessett at [email protected]

Location Information

Virtual presentation via Zoom link