Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Nevada Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Our vision is to promote a lead-safe home environment so that all Nevada children can achieve their full potential.

Where you can find us: https://linktr.ee/nv.clppp

06/04/2026

Here’s how we test items for lead without sending them to a lab! 🔍

An XRF analyzer is a powerful screening tool that helps licensed professionals determine whether lead or other heavy metals may be present in an item. These devices are commonly used for quick screenings prior to follow-up lab testing.

❓Did you know? children’s products cannot contain more than 100 parts per million of lead. XRF testing helps identify items that may exceed this limit.

🤔 Interested in getting your items tested? The Southern Nevada Health District offers free lead product testing days every Monday from 7:30 am to 9:30am!
📍 280 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89107

Lead poisoning affects 1 in 3 children worldwide 🌍 This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting major global sources o...
06/02/2026

Lead poisoning affects 1 in 3 children worldwide 🌍 This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting major global sources of lead exposure to help communities recognize potential environmental risks.

From lead paint to drinking water, understanding sources of exposure is an important step in creating healthier environments and communities across the globe.

🔗 To learn more about global lead exposure, visit nvclppp.org/global

Curious if your stuff has lead? 🤔 Stop by the Southern Nevada Health District to find out! They'll be offering FREE lead...
05/28/2026

Curious if your stuff has lead? 🤔 Stop by the Southern Nevada Health District to find out! They'll be offering FREE lead testing for consumer products every Monday—no appointment needed!

Next product testing day will be on Monday, June 1st from 7:30 to 9:30 AM.
📍 280 S. Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89107

We are proud to partner with Nevada Pediatric Specialists (NPS) to expand lead testing services for Las Vegas and Hender...
05/28/2026

We are proud to partner with Nevada Pediatric Specialists (NPS) to expand lead testing services for Las Vegas and Henderson residents! NPS provides comprehensive healthcare for children, and thanks to this partnership, they now offer on-site blood lead testing using a point-of-care testing machine. This device uses a small capillary blood sample to test for lead—making testing more accessible, more convenient for parents, and gentler for kids 🩸

We value this partnership and the shared commitment to a safe, healthy, lead-free future! 💚

🔗 Sign up for our quarterly newsletter with the link in our bio to stay up-to-date with our partners.

Please join us in congratulating our amazing Program Director, Dr. Erika Marquez, on her promotion to Associate Professo...
05/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating our amazing Program Director, Dr. Erika Marquez, on her promotion to Associate Professor and receiving tenure! 🥳

This milestone is a reflection of her unwavering dedication to her work and community. We are so grateful for her leadership, mentorship, and the care she brings to everything she does. 💙 We are so proud and excited to celebrate this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations, Dr. Marquez! 👏🎉

Our students are making a difference in lead prevention 🌎🌟 Visit our new “Our Projects” page to read about local and glo...
05/19/2026

Our students are making a difference in lead prevention 🌎🌟 Visit our new “Our Projects” page to read about local and global work led by UNLV Public Health students in Dr. Marquez’s Research Lab!

Check out their research at nvclppp.org/about-the-nvclppp/our-projects/

Please join us in celebrating our Spring 2026 intern, Makenzi, on graduating with her BS in Public Health from and for ...
05/14/2026

Please join us in celebrating our Spring 2026 intern, Makenzi, on graduating with her BS in Public Health from and for being selected as UNLV’s commencement speaker! 🎉

During her time as a Global Health intern, Makenzi contributed to research that will inform public health interventions and raise awareness of heavy metal exposure among our partners in Ghana and the Philippines. Her work reflects a strong dedication to improving health outcomes for global communities.

In addition to pursuing an MPH in Global and Environmental Health, Makenzi will join the NvCLPPP team as a Research Assistant, where she will assist with data collection and support our health communication efforts. We are so proud of Makenzi and can’t wait to see her grow as a public health professional and advocate!

Looking for ways to get involved with lead poisoning prevention? 🤔 Check out our new “Get Involved” page on our website!...
05/12/2026

Looking for ways to get involved with lead poisoning prevention? 🤔 Check out our new “Get Involved” page on our website!

From student internships to partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations, there are many ways YOU can be part of this work.

See how you can get involved at nvclppp.org/about-the-nvclppp/get-involved/

Is your baby turning 1? Then it’s time to ask their doctor for a blood lead test! 🎂Kids should be tested for lead at 1 a...
05/07/2026

Is your baby turning 1? Then it’s time to ask their doctor for a blood lead test! 🎂

Kids should be tested for lead at 1 and 2 years old, or at least once by age 6. Lead poisoning is 100% preventable but the only way to know is with a lead test. Don’t wait—get your child tested today! 🌟

Learn more at nvclppp.org/what-is-lead/blood-lead-testing/

Our work goes beyond borders 🌐 Visit our new “Global” page to learn how we’re partnering with organizations around the w...
05/05/2026

Our work goes beyond borders 🌐 Visit our new “Global” page to learn how we’re partnering with organizations around the world to support lead poisoning prevention efforts.

On the page, you’ll find:
🌱 Our global partnerships
🌱 Major sources of lead exposure worldwide
🌱 Global recommendations for prevention

Explore our new page at nvclppp.org/global/

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4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV
89154

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