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Milwaukee school students undergo testing in the wake of lead concerns
The finger-prick test for lead poisoning was painless enough, but Sean Hayes was disappointed that his two young daughters even had to go through the process. Saturday, he and his daughters were at a Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools lead-testing clinic held at Bradley Tech High School.
MPS students plan for lead clinic as additional schools set to close
A thousand students are expected to be tested for elevated levels of lead on Saturday at Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee's Walker's
'I'm worried': Parents voice concerns as three more MPS Schools close over lead hazards
The Milwaukee Health Department announced the closure of three additional MPS schools starting Monday, following concerns about "significant lead hazards."
Here's what Milwaukee parents need to know about getting their children tested for lead poisoning
Parents are encouraged to get their children tested for lead poisoning — for free —at clinics offered by the Milwaukee Health Department, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers and Children’s Wisconsin.
Dozens of MPS families get children tested for lead
The city of Milwaukee Health Department said they tested 251 children at the clinic. Adiatu Olekowai is one of dozens of parents at Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee who are getting their child tested for lead. "Actually, it's good to come and check because it's better to know," Olekowai said.
200+ MPS students tested for lead
The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.
Testing clinic held for MPS families impacted by lead concerns
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) held lead screening clinic for families impacted by lead concerns. Saturday's screening clinic was held at Bradley Tech in coordination with the Milwaukee
3 more MPS schools to temporarily close due to lead hazards
Three more Milwaukee schools are temporarily closing because of lead hazards inside of the buildings. In a letter sent to MPS families, Starms Early Childhood Center, Fernwood Montessori and LaFollette School will be temporarily closing on March 17 for cleaning and testing.
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'We're very nervous'; Milwaukee Health Dept. calls in federal agencies to help with lead investigations
New details continue to unfold from the Milwaukee Health Department about lead investigations at Milwaukee Public Schools.
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MPS lead hazards: Bradley Tech testing clinic opens to families
While test results are immediate, it will take the health department time to drill down if lead exposure came from a home or ...
Bucks take big lead and then hang on down the stretch to beat Pacers 126-119
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the ...
Three more Milwaukee Public Schools buildings to temporarily close due to lead hazards
Three more Milwaukee Public Schools buildings will temporarily close Monday to students and staff because of "significant ...
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MPS lead hazards: EPA, CDC help requested for investigations
Weber said lead issues at MPS schools aren't going away, noting a lot of buildings have not been maintained and have chipping ...