Durbin Announces New Resources To Address Child Lead Poisoning Risks In Chicago
Press Release
Issues: Health and Health Care
“Children continue to face the unacceptable risk of lead poisoning in the very place they call home. I sent letters with Senator Duckworth to the five Medicaid insurance companies in Illinois, calling upon them to take new, proactive measures to address this dire health risk. I applaud CountyCare for being the first to step up and implement innovative strategies to prevent the threat of lead exposure for low-income children. Today’s announced initiatives from all five insurance companies will support children’s health and provide some peace of mind for parents as we continue to work towards replacing lead pipes in our community.”
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