lead Archives - Dent County Health Center

Free Sunscreen and Lead Testing – Visit our Booth at the Chamber of Commerce Expo June 8th, 2024

By Zachary Moser June 7, 2024Public Events

The Dent County Health Center will be offering free blood lead testing and free sunscreen at our booth at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on June 8th,…

Health Fair Explained: Why do we offer the tests that we do?

By Zachary Moser April 23, 2024Public Events, Public Service Announcements

Have you ever wondered how we chose what is included in our "Heart Health" Screening that we conduct during our health fairs? It's designed specifically to address the number one…

Ground Cinnamon Contaminated With Lead

By Zachary Moser March 13, 2024Recalls Affecting Dent County

Note: Product was distributed in Dent County. Upon investigation by Dent County Health Center staff, the recalled product had been on shelves before the recall at the Dollar Tree in…

Lead detected in certain Cinnamon Applesause packets

By Zachary Moser November 15, 2023Environmental, Recalls Affecting Dent County

Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm's recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored…

Lead in Drinking Water

By Zachary Moser October 11, 2023Public Service Announcements

Last Friday, the Salem R-80 school district sent out a letter publishing the results of mandatory testing done on the school's water facilities. These tests showed that 32% of the…

New Position – Lead Paint Inspector or Risk Assessor

By Zachary Moser October 6, 2023Job Postings

We were recently awarded a grant from the CDC in the amount of $184,412 to address the issue of lead poisoning in our area. Dent County has a very low…