Linda Burke, R.N., P.H.N., will assume the role of coordinator in early March, 2000. Burke currently works as an immunization nurse with Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. She also has a background in oncology nursing with from the Stanford oncology clinic.

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program case manages children with elevated blood levels in Stanislaus County. The program also does medical provider education and community outreach. The program also works with the county Department of Environment Resources on inspections of homes for lead exposure in paint, pipes and soil.

According to RoseAnn Peterson, Supervising Public Health Nurse, "the lead program impacts the health of all the children in Stanislaus County who are at risk. We are excited that Linda is joining us as the coordinator. With her background in working with children and families, she will help us continue to move forward."

The lead program also performs outreach with community collaboratives and agencies including Airport United, West Modesto King Kennedy Neighborhood Collaborative, Robertson Road Healthy Start and the Salvation Army. Outreach efforts include door-to-door outreach and education to families regarding lead poisoning prevention.

The public can find more information on lead poisoning at the HSA's web site www.schsa.org or by calling (209) 558-8858.

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) is an outpatient medical system with 9 medical offices located throughout Stanislaus County. The HSA operates the Public Health Department, an Urgent Care Center and multiple programs serving over 400,000 patients and clients each year in Stanislaus County. The HSA also is in local partnerships for the MOMobile project and the Stanislaus Family Practice Residency Program. The HSA has extensive community health information available at its web site www.schsa.org