Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
These resources, some of which are from our Center and others from our partners, are targeted to clinicians caring for pregnant people and children. They include tools to provide medical care for environmental health issues, prevent exposure to contaminants and help families navigate the community resources that they may need to protect their children.
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
Consultations for clinicians caring for patients with lead poisoning and environmental health issues
Mentoring and training for new and emerging children’s environmental health researchers.
This program screens patients for environmental risks and automatically provides them and their healthcare providers with printed counseling materials.
The Philly CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in the city of Philadelphia.
If your child’s blood lead level is at or above 3.5 µg/dL, LHHP will send out a licensed lead inspector to test your home for lead and a health educator.
This toolkit is for clinicians to be able to provide simple, evidenced-based steps to families on how to reduce toxic exposures in their daily lives.
Children First created several resources with information on free programs operating in Delaware County that will help families get the lead out of their homes and apartments.
Your child should be tested for lead at their 1 and 2 year old well child visit. Older children should be tested if you are concerned about a lead exposure.
View the NASEM’s most recent guidance on clinical evaluation and testing for PFAS exposure.
This brochure includes information on signs of heat related illness and ways to stay cool in Philadelphia.
The Lead Hazard Control Program is designed to remove lead-based paint hazards from the homes of low-income families with children under the age of 6.
A comprehensive list on managing your child’s asthma in the school setting.
Find county specific resources in PA on steps to take if you have a child who tests positive for lead.
Children are uniquely vulnerable to climate change and its impacts on health. Read this report to find out more on the topic.
Listen to episode 189 of the American Academy of Pediatrics podcast as Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MS, FAAP, explains how heavy metals like lead get into foods and why it’s important to screen.
If you are a tenant and see mold growth in your home, you can report this to the city by calling 311.
Lead Remediation targeted to low- to moderate-income households in four census tracts south of King Street.
Fact sheet on how toxic chemicals can impact you and your family’s health.
Enter your zip code to see how the air quality in your neighborhood ranks with the rest of the country.
The Design for the Environment (DfE) label helps consumers and purchasers find safer antimicrobial products, like disinfectants and cleaners.
Video to see how indoor air quality impacts health and view recommendations on maintaining good air quality at home.
In need of health insurance for you or your child? PHAN’s free helpline provides assistance in understanding, applying for and enrolling in health coverage.
For free counseling on quitting smoking and/or medication to help quit, call 1-800- QUITNOW or visit this website.