To mark 'Lead Poisoning Prevention Week,' students of Fairfield University's School of Nursing performed "Mr. Lead Spot" puppet shows in Bridgeport to teach children about the dangers of lead paint exposure.
![]() Pictured (L-R): Fairfield University nursing students Jacqueline Brenia, Lucy Bermudez and Kristen Amodio educated children at the Jamie A. Hulley Child Care Center in Bridgeport about the dangers of lead paint. |
![]() Fairfield University student Jacqueline Brenia takes part in the School of Nursing's LEAP efforts. |
The students' community outreach efforts are a major part of Lead Elimination Action Program (LEAP), a public health program targeting children at-risk for lead paint poisoning that offers financial assistance for families to make their homes lead safe. LEAP is a partnership between the School of Nursing and the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust (BNT). For more information about LEAP, call (203) 332-7977.
Fairfield students have also been performing the shows in Trumbull and Stratford as part of a course, 'Nursing of Children and Family,' taught by Eileen O'Shea, DNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing.
Photos by Jean Santopatre
Posted On: 10-30-2009 10:10 AM
Volume: 42 Number: 112