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