Pennsylvania to receive $43 million in federal funds to remove lead paint from homes
More than 70% of homes in Pennsylvania are estimated to have been built before the 1978 lead paint ban, leaving many kids vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Jessica Jones Gupta
City Receives Over $1.38 Million to Construct Interim Flood Barrier in Eastwick
The City’s first barrier project addressing flooding challenges in Eastwick will bring interim flood protection to residents while long-term solutions are in development.
Philadelphia, Chester and PA all proclaim Children’s Environmental Health Day
Thursday, October 10th, 2024 is the annual celebration of Children’s Environmental Health Day. The aim of CEH Day is to raise awareness to ignite local, regional and international action to […]
PFAS and Child Development: Webinar Recording
Two perspectives on the impact of PFAS on child development.. A Children’s Environmental Health Day webinar by the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health.
Climate Change Curriculum Part 1: Excessive Heat Impacts on Public Health in Philadelphia
Part 1 of 3 recorded trainings sessions for teachers and educators on climate change, and extreme heat. This session focuses on the basics of climate change and how extreme heat impacts human health.
Enduring Legacy of Lead: Webinar Recording
September 2024 webinar of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health. This webinar focused on the long-term impacts of lead exposure and how to properly communicate those impacts.
The surprising connection between air pollution and mental health
Whether from wildfires, pollution, or extreme heat, changes in air quality can have a profound impact on your mental health.
Seafood for Thought: The Role of Prenatal Fish Consumption on Autism Diagnosis
The FDA, EPA and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that pregnant people eat at least two to three servings (about eight to 12 ounces) of a variety of seafood a week to obtain the important nutrients that aid in the baby’s brain development.
Penn’s $100M pledge to Philadelphia public schools is helping to remediate environmental hazards
Penn’s commitment of $10 million annually for 10 years was announced in 2020; Penn Today reports on the progress made.
Harmful chemicals in tap water: how to protect your family’s health
Many U.S. families trust their tap water or believe they can fully control their private well. But do you know how contaminated your water may be?
Childhood Lead Surveillance Annual Report – 2022 Data
This is the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (Department) 17th childhood lead surveillance annual report, covering data for children tested in Pennsylvania (PA) during the calendar year 2022.
NIH Climate and health initiative launches website
A new hub of funding opportunities, educational resources, and capacity building tools will support the needs of the research community.
As the world warms, how are young people feeling?
Climate scientist Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences and Annenberg School for Communication leads a research community that aims to understand climate anxiety and improve climate communication.
Glitter and children’s environmental health
For the love of children, please stop using glitter.
Meet Francky Maemble: A PRCCEH Summer Undergraduate Intern
Blog written by a Summer Undergraduate Intern who worked in the lab of PRCCEH Co-Director Rebecca Simmons, MD
My summer as a Penn Summer Undergraduate Intern
Blog post by John Hargy on his Summer Undergraduate Internship in the lab of PRCCEH Center member, Dr. Kate Hamilton.
Climate and health data website launched
New resource houses a wealth of environmental and health data to advance research on patient outcomes.
Pediatrician examines climate change and how it could impact children
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Dr. Debra Hendrickson who warns about the health of children in her book, “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change.”
Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Annual Symposium
Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium
There is no such thing as PFAS-free synthetic turf
Aimin Chen, PhD, MD, is interviews for an article discussing the use of synthetic turf in the city’s future play fields, particularly in South Philly.
How can you reduce health effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals?
Nearly 300 researchers, clinicians, and community members gathered to share research, steps people can take to reduce exposure to EDCs.
Women For A Healthy Environment and PRCCEH announce findings of pilot project on shade structures in childcare settings
Women For A Healthy Environment (WHE) released the findings of its 2024 Shade Study, a pilot project investigating the impact of shade structures on outdoor play in childcare settings within 4 Philadelphia environmental justice neighborhoods.
Children’s Health & Extreme Heat
When exposed to heat and humidity, children are at higher risk of heat-related illness than most adults, and this can be worse if a child becomes dehydrated.
Student campaign bans pesticides at Drexel
Drexel University’s groundskeepers will replace the synthetic chemicals campus-wide, with an organic turf program.