Read about celebrating David Anderson, NY virtual lobby day, and keeping women healthy!
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Early Lead Poisoning Prevention Advocate Honored with Liberty Medal
Last weekend, local Frederick Douglass historian Dr. David Anderson was honored with the New York state Liberty Medal. The Liberty Medal is the highest civilian honor that a state resident can receive. It is given for lifetime achievement and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers.
A nationally recognized historian in Black history, Dr. David Anderson has dedicated his life to teaching and preserving the legacy and history of African American ancestry. He also served as one of the early educators/advocates for preventing lead paint poisoning in our community.
We congratulate Dr. Anderson for on his acclamation and thank him for his many contributions to our community!
More on Dr. Anderson’s award can be found here: [link removed]
Lead Free Kids NY Virtual Lobby Day
Our partners at Lead Free Kids NY, a statewide coalition working to end childhood lead exposure, are hosting a virtual lobby day to contact our state representatives and urge them to support legislation that focuses on preventing lead poisoning for the children of our state.
New York State has the most children with lead poisoning and some of the oldest housing stock in the country, much of which has lead paint that is the source of lead poisoning for many children in our area. Join us in advocating for New York State to lead the nation in lead poisoning prevention. Register today for a virtual advocacy day with state elected officials on March 15th: [link removed]
Lead Information for March -
Women's History Month and National Kidney Month
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There is a lot to celebrate and learn this month, as March is National Kidney Month and Women’s History Month.
This ** article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ([link removed])
shares insights on how changes in a woman’s body as she ages may impact her blood lead levels, and talks about how symptoms may occur slowly. Since symptoms of lead poisoning may be caused by other things, it can be easily overlooked. Exposure to high levels of lead may cause anemia, weakness, and kidney and brain damage. People with prolonged exposure to lead may also be at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, and reduced fertility.
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