2015 Upstate NY Lead Conference
2015 Upstate NY Lead Conference
Collaboration to Overcome Lead Poisoning
Our conference was held on May 15, 2015 in Rochester NY
Morning Presentations
- Lead Poisoning – How Close Are We To Declaring Victory? Stanley Schaffer, M.D., M.S.
- Lead Exposure and Osteoporosis, James Campbell, M.D., M.P.H.
- The Latest Findings from the Cincinnati Lead Study: Tracing the Effects of Lead over Three Decades of Life, John Paul Wright, Ph.D.
Breakout Sessions
- A. Coalition Building, Elizabeth McDade
- B. The Effects of Lead Poisoning on Learning and What Can We Do About It? Andrew MacGowan & Ralph Spezio
- C. How to Implement Effective Housing Policy to Reduce Lead Hazards, Gary Kirkmire
- D. Thinking Outside of the Box – How to Increase Blood Lead Testing Among Children, Stanley Schaffer
- E. Engaging Government Entities to Promote Lead Poisoning Prevention, Mel Callan
- F. How to Reach Immigrant and Refugee Groups to Promote Lead Poisoning Prevention, James Sutton & Jennifer Pincus
- G. How to Address Lead Poisoning in Rural Communities, Teresa Shaffer & James Hale
Panel Discussion led by Stanley Schaffer, M.D., M.S.
Future Directions to Address Lead Poisoning Emphasizing Housing, Health and Education
- James Campbell, M.D., M.P.H., Co-Director, Western NY Lead Poisoning Resource Center, Rochester Office
- Deborah Cory-Slechta, Ph.D., Professor, Dept. of Environmental Medicine & Dept. of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center
- Stephanie Kellner, Program Coordinator, Western New York Lead Poisoning Prevention Resource Center, Buffalo Office
- Gary Kirkmire, Director of Inspection & Compliance Services, City of Rochester
- Ralph Spezio Ed.D., Principal, Enrico Fermi School #17, Co-Founder, Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning