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We provide education, testing, and resources to families and communities at risk for environmental health hazards in order to promote and improve early childhood health and development.

Lead Poisoning and Asthma Prevention
We coordinate mobile lead testing clinics in Portland neighborhoods. At our clinics we provide lead education, blood lead tests, and community resources for families. We are the only non-profit providing mobile lead testing in Portland and across the nation! Check our schedule to find out when we'll be in your area. In collaboration with our Healthy Futures Collaborative partners, we also work alongside Latino and Somali families in the Cully neighborhood to identify and reduce indoor asthma triggers. Learn more about us!

Community Engagement
Josiah Hill III Clinic is a community based organization; listening, responding, and engaging community members affected by and passionate about reducing environmental exposures and injustices in every step of our work. Learn how you can get involved!

2nd Annual Leaving a Legacy Fundraiser Event
Josiah Hill III Clinic enthusiastically announces our 2nd annual "Leaving a Legacy" fundraising event. The event will be held in the evening of Thursday May 15nd, 2008 from 6:30-8:30pm. During the event, we will be honoring Josiah's legacy, highlighting the mission and accomplishments of the Josiah Hill III Clinic. RSVP by May 2nd. Learn More!

Contract Position Available: Annual Event Associate
The Annual Event Associate is one of the key team players working to deliver a successful second annual Leaving a Legacy event, May 15th 2008. Learn More!

Community Takes Lead In Project To Address Home Environmental Health Hazards
"Healthy Futures Collaborative" aims to reduce respiratory illness and childhood asthma among Hispanic and Somali-Bantu communities in Portland's Cully neighborhood. Read More (PDF)

Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard
The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with “Fisher-Price,” include Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children’s toys. Read the full article by clicking here.

For more information, call Mattel's recall hot line at (800) 916-4498.

JHC Responds to Community (Parents) Concern About Thomas and Friends Recall
I empathize with families that are affected by this recall. It is frustrating and unacceptable for lead paint to be used on our children's toys. Kids should be able to reach for their favorite toy in the toy box or put on their favorite princess toy jewelry without their parents worrying that they may be harmed by lead. Read More

To read the complete article and on-line blog, click here.

Northwest Health Foundation Funding
Josiah Hill III Clinic receives Northwest Health Foundation funds to address childhood asthma! Read More

Did You Know?
Nearly 1 in every 30 local children have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies. Learn More!
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