Health Department Director Jason Tiller briefed County Commissioners on partial results from recent screenings of residents for elevated blood lead levels. Tiller said that with 92% of results in, only one of over 300 blood samples has tested positive for elevated levels of lead. Tiller promised future updates as additional results become known. On June 22 and June 23, over 300 residents answered a questionnaire and then provided a blood sample, as part of a community screening sponsored by the Kansas Department of Health and Environments at the Saline County Health Department. State and local officials are continuing to work ...
Health Department Director Jason Tiller briefed County Commissioners on partial results from recent screenings of residents for elevated blood lead levels. Tiller said that with 92% of results in, only one of over 300 blood samples has tested positive for elevated levels of lead. Tiller promised future updates as additional results become known. On June 22 and June 23, over 300 residents answered a questionnaire and then provided a blood sample, as part of a community screening sponsored by the Kansas Department of Health and Environments at the Saline County Health Department. State and local officials are continuing to work ...
