Monday, March 7, 2011

TDSHS in Frisco for blood tests

Please see the note below from the TDSHS.
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Frisco Blood Lead Exposure Investigation

In response to community concerns, staff from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be conducting an exposure investigation March 24-27, 2011 in Frisco, Texas. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the blood lead level for Frisco residents. DSHS will offer free blood lead testing for any resident (including children) that would like to be tested.

Blood collection will take place at the McCallum Room on the 4th floor of City Hall\Library Complex located at 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. (Come in the front or back doors of City Hall\Library and take the elevator to the 4th floor. The room is directly across from the elevators on the 4th floor.)

Thursday, March 24 – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, March 25 – 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 26 – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 27 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

If you have any questions, you can email questions to epitox@dshs.state.tx.us or call Carrie Bradford, PhD or Tina Walker with the Exposure Assessment, Surveillance, and Toxicology Group.

Carrie Bradford, PhD Tina Walker
1-800-588-1248, ext. 3004 1-800-588-1248, ext. 2932 To reach us March 24-27, 2011 please call (512) 981-8397 or (512)
981-8415

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