This department offers education on prevention of lead poisoning in children and adults. If lead poisoning occurs and has been diagnosed, a public health nurse and environmental specialist from the health department assist the patient and their doctor in determining the cause and reduction of further poisoning.

For further information, please contact the Mono County Health Department in Mammoth Lakes at (760) 924-1830 or in Bridgeport (760) 932-5580.

For More Information Please Link to the Following Sites (Note: This will open a new window to another web site)

California State Department of Health Services

California State Office if Children's Medical Services

Center for Disease Control

Medi-Cal in California

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch - California