The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), in partnership with Prism Health and United Way of Metro Chicago, is launching a two-year mobile lead testing pilot to bring childhood lead testing directly to six South Side communities where a significant number of children ages 1 to 3 have not been getting tested for lead. With funding provided by the Chicago Fund for Healthier Communities and administered by United Way of Metro Chicago, the pilot aims to increase childhood lead testing, raise awareness of the risks of lead exposure and help families connect with prevention resources. CDPH requires testing children’s blood lead levels at 1, 2, and 3 years old. Over the next two years, testing events will be held at daycares, schools, libraries, places of worship and community organizations across the six communities — Englewood, West Englewood, South Chicago, Greater Grand Crossing, Auburn Gresham, and New City. Prism Health operates the mobile testing units. Testing is free for every family, with no bill, copay or out-of-pocket cost. For insured children, Prism Health bills the insurance plan directly; families will never receive a bill or balance. Walk-ins are welcome, and no one is turned away. Families can find locations and register at Prism.org/lead or call (800) 325-1812. Learn more about childhood lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes at Chicago.gov/lead.