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
Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
Hazard Assessments for Asbestos in Schools
Assessments of schools for asbestos hazards, health risks and education.
Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction
High school short-course on endocrine disrupting chemicals and researching health hazards.
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Latest News
New Research Sheds Light on Long-Term Pulmonary Outcomes for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Patients
New research by Dr. Sharon A. McGrath-Morrow, MBA, MD, PRCCEH member, and her team revealed new insights into the long-term effects of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Featured Events
Not So Sweet: Applesauce, Lunchables and Lead
Kevin Osterhoudt, MD is a pediatrician, medical toxicologist and the Medical Director of The Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Kevin is considered an international expert in the treatment of childhood lead poisoning.
PRCCEH 3rd Annual Symposium
The 3rd Annual PRCCEH Symposium brings together researchers, nonprofit organizations, governmental leaders and local residents to discuss and learn about the latest in children’s environmental health. Speakers will discuss the effects of lead poisoning, asthma, air pollution, climate change and toxic chemicals on pregnant people and young children.