Advancing Health
From Toxic Paint to Safe Futures: Cleveland Clinic’s Bold Plan to End Lead Exposure
Nov 12, 2025
11:47
Episode Description
Despite decades of progress, lead exposure remains a serious threat to children's health in Cleveland. In this conversation, Vickie Johnson, executive vice president and chief community officer at Cleveland Clinic, and Roopa Thakur, M.D., pediatrician and associate program director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Children's, share how community collaboration, education and home remediation are driving Cleveland’s ambitious plan to ensure that every home and childcare center is lead-safe.
