Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy

02/05/2026

Lead exposure during pregnancy can affect both parent and baby. Understanding the risks is an important step toward prevention and healthier pregnancy 🤰🏽

Learn more at www.nvclppp.org/what-is-lead/lead-pregnancy-breastfeeding/

02/04/2026

✨Meet Our New Intern!✨

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Melanie Arizmendi, one of our outstanding spring semester interns who will be graduating this May with her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration!🎓

Melanie is supporting community engagement efforts through her work with the Nevada Afterschool Network, where she is helping to strengthen connections and increase engagement across communities.🩵

Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in healthcare policy, administrative processes, and regulatory considerations within healthcare environments.⭐

We are thrilled to have Melanie as part of the team and look forward to the impact of her work this semester. We’re so glad you’re here!🙌🏼

02/03/2026

01/29/2026

Meet the faces behind the work! 👋

The NvCLPPP team is dedicated to raising awareness, increasing testing, and supporting families in preventing lead exposure where kids live, learn, and play.

From cities to rural communities, we’re here for all of Nevada. Follow along to get to know us a little better! 💙

01/28/2026

01/22/2026

🚨 New Bulletin Alert! 🚨

Did you know clothing and wearable items can carry lead? Our latest bulletin, “Clothing as a Potential Source of Lead Exposure,” explains how textile production and take-home lead may increase exposure – and what families can do to reduce risk at home.

✍️ Erika Silao, BSPH
📖 Read the full bulletin at nvclppp.org/bulletin

01/15/2026

🚨 Now Available: 2022-2023 Nevada Childhood Blood Lead Data Annual Report

Our Year 2 Report provides a detailed breakdown of blood lead testing rates for children under six years old in Nevada. Covering the period from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, this data helps guide efforts to improve our state’s low testing rates and expand access to lead-safe resources for families statewide.

📥 View the full report at https://bit.ly/4sb1sAX

01/14/2026

It may be chilly in Nevada, but we’re turning up the heat on lead safety! 🔥 Sign-up for our quarterly newsletter in our bio to get the newest lead-related news, research, and recalls, as well as program announcements and highlights. You will also receive timely updates about recent lead-related recalls and alerts.

📰 Winter Edition coming 🔜