Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health

Our goal is to improve the health and wellness of children across the country, starting in our own backyard.

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.

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Working to improve children’s health by reducing environmental exposures across the Philadelphia region

Air Pollution

Air pollution includes particles, dust and chemicals. Get informed on the common pollution types in our area and the techniques and tips to reduce your child’s exposure.

Asthma

Asthma is treatable and the symptoms can be minimized, but only through medical intervention and by reducing asthma triggers. We aim to help you navigate this challenging disease and share resources to help your child.

Extreme Weather

Extreme heat and rain affects the health of children in our region through worsening air pollution and flooding. Learn how you can mitigate and adapt to these challenges.

Lead

Most leaded products are banned, but our children are still exposed from lead used in years past. Learn about sources of lead in our region and programs to help children avoid exposure.

Toxic Chemicals (EDCs)

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are commonly found in many household and personal care products. Discover tips for reducing your child’s exposure.

Featured Programs

PRCCEH Program

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.

PRCCEH Program

Incorporating Extreme Weather Into Your Curriculum

A free webinar series for teachers in the Philadelphia region (and beyond). Sessions explore how extreme weather is affecting temperature, air quality and water in Philadelphia, with a focus on children’s health. Teaching materials included!

PRCCEH Program

Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program

The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.

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For Parents + Caregivers

For Health Professionals

For Policy Makers + Community Advocates

For Teachers and Students

Latest News

European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals

After a study found that many popular headphones had trace amounts of chemicals linked to reproductive and neurobehavior problems, some European retailers pulled the products from their shelves.

Consumer Reports Tested 49 More Baby Formulas for Lead and Arsenic

Baggies, retainers and more: 5 microplastics questions, answered

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Featured Events

Pregnant woman looking at label of baby food in a grocery store aisle.

April 23 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Assessing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals through ultra-processed foods

As part of Penn’s Earth Week, PRCCEH is pleased to host this webinar on the impact of processed food and hidden dietary exposure sources on children’s health. Featuring Elizabeth Costello, PhD, MPH, researcher at the Brown University School of Public Health.

May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Using AI to discover meaningful knowledge from multimodal representations of longitudinal maternal/fetal health

PRCCEH monthly webinar featuring Joseph Daniel Romano, PhD, MPhil, MA, FAMIA,

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