Lead and Maternal Mortality: New Research and Legislation in New Jersey
March 02, 2026
New Jersey Environmental Health Association (NJEHA)
HTTPS://WWW.NJEHA.ORG
Location
Tropicana Resort and Casino, Atlantic City
Contact Information
Virginia Wheatley
609-826-4935
609-826-4992
virginia.wheatley@doh.nj.gov
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22821: 1.50 hour(s)
Description
Discuss overlooked research showing a connection between lead and mercury to adverse pregnancy outcomes/infant health. Includes national data and NJDOH Biomonitoring Project data of pregnant persons tested for six years at the University Hospital in Newark NJ. Discussion of new NJ legislation that will require certain pregnant persons be tested for lead during pregnancy and DOH`s expansion of its Biomonitoring project to provide universal prenatal screening for lead and mercury.
Agenda/Additional Information
This class is one of many sessions presented during the NJEHA 3-day conference, March 1-3, 2026 held at the Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration for one day or three days is available. Total CEUs awarded depend on the number of sessions attended. For registration information and details, see our website at http://WWW.NJEHA.ORG
Presenters
Elyse Pivnick, Masters of City Planning, Senior Advisor at Isles, Inc.
Eric Bind, MPP, Biomonitoring and Exposure Assessment Program Manager
Target Audience(s)
Academic - Student
Health Officer
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Other
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