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EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE OS CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1972
* 9:00-9:05 Marjorie J. McKusick, M. D., states purpose of symposium
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Mayor Harry G, Haskell welcomes group, expresses interest ' in problem, a'n'd w' illingness of ' his of`fi'ce to cooperate . m.
in controlling lead poisoning in children of our city.
MEDICAL ASPECTS 0? LEAD POISONING
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Marjorie J.-McKusick, M. D., introduces Warren R. Johnson, M. D.,
Moderator for morning symposium. O-ts.
* 9:15-9:20 Warren R. Johnson. M. D., introduces first panel of speakers.o.K.
* 9:20-9:50 Sidney J. Sussman, M. D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"An Overview of the Problem: of Lead Poisoning:
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Medical, Social, and Economical"
* 9:50-10:05 Elizabeth M. Craven. M. D. / Director. Pediatric Out-Patient
Services, Wilmington Medical Center, Wilmington, Delaware
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"Screening Methods for Detection of Lead Poisoning"
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10:05-10:20 J. Fred Keonler. American Industrial Hygiene Association,
. Interlaboratory Evaluation Department, Southfield, Michigan
"Interlaboratory Evaluation of the Reliability of
Blood Lead Analysis"
10:20-10:30 Questions and Answers
10:30-10:45 Coffee Break
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Warren R. Johnson, M. D.. introduces second panel of speakers
*10:45-11:05 Julian J. Chisolm, Jr., M. D., Associate Professor of
Jediapries, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
"Mew Developments in the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Lead Poisoning"
it 11:05-11:25 Henrietta K. Sachs, M. D.. Lead Poisoning Clinic,
Chicago Board of Health, Chicago, Illinois
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"Ambulatory Treatment of Lead Poisoning"
*11:25-11:40 Barbara B. Rose, M. D. Deputy State Health Officer for
Mew Castle Countyi Wilmington, Delaware
"The Wilmington Experience"
11:40-12:00 Questions and Answers
12:00-1:15 Lunch
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LEGISLATIVE AMD LEGAL ASPECTS OF LEAD POISONING
Marjorie J. McKusick, M. D., introduces
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Maurice Liebesman, M. D,,., Moderator of afternoon Session > y-
Maurice Liebesman, M. D., Moderator, introduces first panel.
1:15-1:30 Representative P. ^St ~ dusPonn,-IV-. U. S. House of Representatives,,
' Washington, D. C.
"The Role of Federal Government in Lead Poison Control"
X 1:30-1:45 Mr. George Degnon. American Academy of Pediatrics Office
of Governmental Liaison
"The Current Status of Federal Legislation, and How
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*1:45-2:00 Senator Louise T. Conner, State Senate of Delaware.
Chairman, Committee on Health and Social Services
"Model Legislation at the State Level"
2;00-2:15 Questions and Answers
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Maurice Liebesnan, M. D., introduces second panel O'
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* 2:15-2:30 Attorney Jonathan Stein. Welfare Rights Organization,
Community Legal Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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"The Need for Combined Legal and Medical Responses
to Childhood Lead Poisoning"
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Attorney Victor F. Battaglia, legal counsel for the City
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of Wilmington, Delaware
"The Role of City Government in the Lead Poisoning Problem'*
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Mr. Timothy Jackson. Commissioner of Licenses and Inspection for the City of .Wilmington, Delaware
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"Problems Relating to Enforcement of the Housing Code"
3:00-3:15 Questions and Answers
INDUSTRIAL ASPECTS OF LEAD POISONING
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Maurice Liabesman, M. D.' introduces third panel q .
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New York, New York
"Industry's Responsibility in the Control of Childhood
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Representative of du Pont Company. Wilmington, Delaware or National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association. oK
. Washington, D. C.
"Methods of Refinishing Homes, Temporary and Permanent"
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3:45-5:00 Mr. f?Dr.V Robert A. Kehoe, Department of Environmental
' Health, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
"Control of Sources of Lead from Food and from the
Atmosphere"
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4:00-4:15 Questions and Answers
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4:15
Adjourn
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1972
9:00-9:05 Mar jorie J. McKusick, M. D., restates purpose of
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symposium and introduces: Governor Russell W. Peterson welcomes group, expresses
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interest in the problem at the State level, and willingness
of his office to cooperate in controlling lead poisoning
in the children of our State.
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COMMUNITY ACTION
Marjorie J. McKusick. M. D.. Moderator, introduces
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first panel of speakers.
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Mrs. Veronica Singleton, Welfare Rights Organization,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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"Community Approach to the Problem of Lead Poisoning"
*4f 9:45-10:00 Mrs. Esperanza Parrish. Executive Director, Model Cities
Program, Wilmington, Delaware
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"Development of a Model Program for Lead Poisoning Control"
*10:00-10:15 Mr. James Baker, Director of Leadership Training Program, ^ .
Assocla tion of Greater Wilmington Neighborhood Centers 0 *
"Methods for Developing Community Action"
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10:15-10:30 Questions and Answers 10;30-10:45 Coffee Break
PPBLIC EDUCATION
10:45-10:50 Marjorie J. McKusick, M. D.. introduces second panel
of speakers *10:50-11:20- Mr. Frank Hall, Director of Community Relations,
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Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, KYW-TV, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
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"The Role of TV in Health Education, with Particular
Reference to Lead Poisoning"
3^* 11:20-11:45 Mr. Jack Lynch. American Academy of Pediatrics, or
Mr. Cofelt. American Academy of Pediatrics
"Poisoning in the Walls? - Film strip and comments
11:45-12:00 Questions and Answers
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
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. 12:00-12:30 Mr. Robert E. Novick, Director,-Bureau of Community
Development Management, Health Services and Mental Health
Adminstration. Department of Health, Education and Welfare,
Washington, D. C.
"Summing Up, and Design for Action"
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Adjourn
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