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Press Releases: e ~=TBD - Flint EBL Data e Monday, November 23 — Family Health History e Tuesday, November 24 — Lung Cancer Awareness Month e Monday, December 30- Michigan 4x4 Grants Awarded Speaking Engagements: e Monday, November 23 — Chief Deputy Director Becker is speaking at the Bureau of Community Services staff meeting e Tuesday, November 24 — Director Lyon is speaking at the National Adoption Day event at the Hall of Justice e Tuesday, December 1 — Director Lyon is Speaking at a symposium on maternal health and mortality at the Henry Center Jennifer Eisner Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office: 517-241-2112 or Fisnerh@rnichigan. gov Cell i xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0195_0415_0415_1

i don’t think this should happen today at all. Governor is at an important event in Southeast Michigan this morning, and | think we need some direction from him and ethers on this issue.

Good evening, MDHHS friends, Here are suggested changes to the press release. | think it’s vitally important to have our “people first” approach, and be very up front about the results. | also think it’s important to show up high what we will do with this data. Please consider the changes. | also think it’s worth a conversation about whether we want to release this on a Friday morning. This is a challenging situation to be sure, but | think these results are fairly encouraging considering some of the heated rhetoric on this issue. Thank you, Dave FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Eisner DRAFT (517) 241-2112 MDHHS releases October data outlining blood lead levels in Flint Results show 24 of 963 people tested had elevated levels LANSING, Mich. - Blood lead level testing results released today revealed that 24 of 963 adults and children tested in Flint in October had elevated levels, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MDHHS is working closely with the Genesee County Health Department to reach out to families testing with higher levels and help them reduce their exposure to lead sources. Information was gathered from tests administered citywide to 963 children and adults between October 1 and October 30. Eighteen people age 17 or younger had elevated blood lead levels. Six adults over the age 18 were identified with elevated blood lead levels. The report is intended to inform residents about blood lead level testing efforts in Flint and provide cumulative total numbers. “Our goal is to help families reduce their exposure to lead sources,” said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive with the MDHHS. “We have made 2 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0610_1441_1444_2 progress in testing and identifying those with elevated blood lead levels, and the department will continue to work closely with county health department to reach these families. We will update these numbers on a regular basis and remain diligent in our ongoing outreach and education.” The data in the report include the total number of tests conducted and the total number of elevated blood lead levels greater than 5 micrograms per deciliter, and captures both capillary and venous blood tests. People who have had multiple tests are counted only once. The full report is posted online at www mich untwater and will be updated as more data becomes available. The testing is part of the state’s action plan to address health concerns related to Flint’s water infrastructure. Last month, MDHHS collaborated with the county health department and local partners to distribute educational resources and informational letter to Flint parents regarding lead testing. GCHD nursing staff are conducting direct outreach to families when an elevated blood lead level has been detected, serving as an important resources by addressing questions and concerns, providing information, and meeting them in their home environment. MDHHS continues to provide free water filters and replacement cartridges to Flint residents at four locations including the MDHHS Flint offices and the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department. For a full list of locations and hours of distribution, visit To help residents properly install water filters, and to demonstrate how to replace the original when it expires, MDHHS has created an instructional on the MOHHS Youfube chesnel, For additional updates on Flint water including updates on blood lead levels and testing results, visit #HH#

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Hello — Today Dr. Wells had a phone interview with Robin Erb regarding blood lead levels in Flint. Robin said she’s hearing concern from parents who feel like they don’t know what to do. Robin heard about the parent letter and wanted to know what it contains, when it will be going out, and what other steps we’re taking to provide clear direction to residents. Dr. Wells confirmed that yes, we are working with the local health department to finalize a letter that will be distributed to parents in the next couple of days. Dr. Wells reminded her of the wv an.goy/Hintwater website that has been up since the first week of October, and said that many of those documents are being distributed through various channels by our partner and provider networks. She also acknowledged that in some areas this can be a difficult to reach population, and so it’s important that we think creatively about how to reach them — that we cannot rely solely on the news or internet. Dr. Wells emphasized that our priority population is children 0 — 6 years old, which is why the parent letters will be so beneficial. SAR IT Once the letter is ready to go, | told Robin we would share it with her. This is for a Sunday story. Jennifer (Smith) Eisner Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 517-241-2112 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0305_0637_0637_1