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
The Potentially Cancer-Causing Chemicals That May Be Hiding in Your Beauty Products
Vague terms on ingredient lists can conceal real hazards. That means the hard work of assessing product risk usually falls to everyday people.
Featured Events
Beyond Paint: Lead Exposure Risks for People and Wildlife
As part of the University of Pennsylvania’s celebration of Earth Week 2024, we are pleased to bring you this panel discussion on the impacts of lead exposure to people, wildlife and the environment.
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.