About this session

Health issues associated with pediatric lead exposure received attention recently when the water in Flint, Michigan, was found to contain lead.  Lead affects children in rural Oregon as well.  After this session, participants will have:

• Knowledge about potential sources of lead in Oregon and how to mitigate exposure 
• Knowledge about the unique childhood vulnerabilities that can result 
• Understanding of the importance of pediatric blood level surveillance 
• Information on how to prevent elevated blood levels in children 

Presenter

Debra Cherry M.D., M.S. | Director of the Occupational and Environmental Residency Program |University of Washington

Dr. Cherry will be joined by Ryan Barker of the OHA, Program Coordinator, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, for the Q & A session.

If you need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., American Sign Language (ASL), closed captions, or a language other than English) to attend or participate in this event, please contact Laura Potter | potterla@ohsu.edu | no later than 7 business days prior to the webinar. (An accommodation will not be assured if a request is not made in a timely manner.)

Virtual Session CEU Information

Accreditation: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Each session: OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.