Lead Poisoning Prevention Activities at Noxubee County Activity League
• Offer lead awareness information to parents, including nutritional education
• Assist to schedule child’s annual wellness exam, including lead screening
• Assist to schedule child’s follow-up lead screening appointments
• Conduct lead investigations
• Conduct lead inspections in homes where young children live or regularly visit
• Conduct lead awareness meetings within local communities
BLOOD LEAD TESTING: How Do You know If Your Child Is Lead-Poisoned?
• A blood test is the only way to know if your child has been exposed to lead. Testing early helps you
take action sooner.
• Blood lead tests are covered by Mississippi Medicaid and may be covered by other insurance plans.
• “All children between the ages 6 and 72 months, enrolled in Mississippi Medicaid Program must be
screened at each Wellness Child Visit.
• The healthcare providers will take blood samples from your child to check for lead.
Plan to Reduce Your Child’s Blood-Lead level and Prevent It from increasing
• Ask for a blood lead test for your child. Any blood lead level (BLL) above 0 micrograms of lead per
deciliter means your child has been exposed to lead. Identify the source of lead and work to reduce the
exposure to lead. NOXUBEE COUNTY ACTIVITY LEAGUE CAN HELP.
• Ask if your child needs follow-up tests or services (e.g. nutritional education, lead cleaning
demonstrations) NOXUBEE COUNTY ACTIVITY LEAGUE CAN HELP.
• Tell Noxubee County Activity League and your healthcare provider about possible sources of lead (e.g,.
peeling paint, dust from leaded paint, lead in water pipes, lead in soil). NOXUBEE COUNTY
ACTIVITY LEAGUE CAN HELP.
More Information on Lead Poisoning
- Pretest/Posttest in Lead Prevention and Awareness
- Handout: Find and Fix Sources of Lead Exposure
- Medicaid’s Lead Risk Screening Questionnaire
- Watch a Lead Control Video presented by NCAL’s Licensed Lead Inspector (Lead Control Video Coming Soon)
Who are our Local and State Partners?
Noxubee General Hospital; Macon Primary Care Clinic; Macon Medical Clinic; Brooksville Medical Clinic; Shuqualak Noxubee Medical Clinic; First Choice Clinic; Noxubee County Board of Supervisors; City of Macon; Township of Shuqualak; City of Brooksville; Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Programs/MSDH; Local Churches; Local Schools and Childcare Facilities
References:
• Mississippi Division of Medicaid
• 2025 Kansas Lead Policy Toolkit 5
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Staff Development Training – Noxubee County Activity League
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the Noxubee County Activity League is to bring together the community and its partners to seek solutions in health, nutrition, housing, and economic development
Our Services
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We offer a variety of Lead testing services including air quality testing, bulk sampling, and visual inspections. Each service is designed to meet your specific needs and ensure the safety of your property.
Our Process
Mission Statement
Our Process
Our process is thorough and efficient. We partner with local medical providers. They use state-of-the-art equipment to detect lead poisoning and provide accurate results. You can trust our local medical partners to provide a comprehensive report and recommend the best course of action.