We're dedicated to developing effective strategies to bring children’s environmental health research to the community, academia and healthcare. Founded in 2021, the Center is an NIEHS-funded program of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It is one of six Collaborative Centers in Children's Environmental Health Research and Translation.
Our partners and member researchers work to implement real world solutions and interventions in Philadelphia to serve as a model for success elsewhere.
Working to improve children’s health by reducing environmental exposures across the Philadelphia region
Featured Programs
Economic and Health Benefits for Tree Planting Social Media Posts
There are many benefits to planting trees in Philadelphia. This resource provides short videos perfect for sharing on social media on the economic and health benefits of planting trees for various areas in Philadelphia.
Incorporating Climate Change Into Your Curriculum
A free webinar series for teachers in the Philadelphia region (and beyond). Sessions explore how climate change is affecting temperature, air quality and water in Philadelphia, with a focus on children’s health. Teaching materials included!
Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
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Celebrating Lorna Rosenberg’s Legacy in Environmental Health
Celebrating Lorna Rosenberg: Children’s Environmental Health Advocate By Isabella Andreozzi Lorna Rosenberg, MSEH is retiring from a career dedicated to applying science to promote public health. Her commitment to…
Featured Events
Climate Change and Children’s Health: PRCCEH highlights
Learn about PRCCEH climate change programs and other initiatives to protect children’s health from extreme heat and flooding.
Prenatal lead and mercury monitoring program in NJ
Eric Bind, MPP, of the NJ Department of Health will discuss prenatal lead and mercury monitoring program in NJ. Eric is a research scientist with the State of New Jersey Biomonitoring Program, Metals Laboratory. His work includes the Prenatal Screening Adaptability Project and blood biomonitoring for lead and mercury.