Explainer: Environmental Hazards and Public Health
Two PRCCEH experts share what environmental heath hazards mean for the health of our communities and what scientists and health care professionals are doing to help.
Jessica Jones Gupta
Protecting Young Lungs: Temple’s Epidemiology Team Tackles Air Pollution’s Impact on Children
Temple University’s College of Public Health is leading a new NIH-funded study on how air pollution affects pediatric respiratory health across New York State
Water Center at Penn releases beyond drinking water: Strategies for communicating and managing PFAS contamination
The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Beyond Drinking Water: Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Contamination.
PRCCEH Co-Director Director receives $11M NIH grant to study chemical exposure and dementia
By poring over decades worth of data, researchers hope to better determine how pesticides, metals, and exposures to other elements impact Alzheimer’s disease risk
Philadelphia releases lead pipe inventory: Much of the city left undetermined
The Philadelphia Water Department shared a public inventory of the city’s lead pipes. The material of service lines connecting hundreds of thousands of properties is unknown.
Lead paint upended this boy’s life. Now the EPA is trying to eliminate the threat.
The Environmental Protection Agency is about to issue strict limits on lead dust, which poses a threat to millions of children across the United States.
Extreme Weather Curriculum: Impacts on Public Health in Philadelphia
Three recorded trainings sessions for teachers and educators on extreme weather
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.
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.
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.”