Re: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MDHHS releases latest data outlining blood lead levels in Flint; Follow-up care,
- From
- Andy Leavitt
- To
- Base Camp Email , Lawrence Reynolds , Linda Dykema , Jennifer Eisner , Kay Doerr
case management resources continue for families
Dr. Wells,
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What is the goal of releasing this data? Especially as it comes on the heels of Dr. Edwards finding that the water is not
safe, yet.
In my humble opinion, it continues to show the state is telling a story that is not reflective of the reality that residents are
living with. Throughout this process, we have discussed repairing the trust relationship between the government and the
residents of the City of Flint needs and | believe this only further erodes that trust. | also believe that the community very
much needs high-level data. They have responded with remarkable understanding to both Drs. Edwards and Hana-
Attisha so | hope you follow their pattern and share the most meaningful data. To start that means not lumping 17-7-
year-olds with infants and recognizing lead has a half-life.
What is bound to happen is the media will ask experts about this and the experts will highlight discrepancies in the
rationale and data and the community is back to square one knowing that the people charged with getting this right still
can't quite do it.
Thanks,
Andy