Chemical regulation in a shifting political landscape
In this webinar, Adriana Antezana and Jonathan Kalmuss-Katz of Earthjustice will explore scientific practices in safeguarding the public from toxic chemical exposures.
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Plastics in the built environment: Considerations related to artificial turf
OnlineMany institutions and communities are engaged in decision-making about athletic fields and playground surfacing. Building professionals, planners, and designers often need to assess competing proposals for infrastructure. With increasing awareness of the need to reduce plastic use and pollution globally, it is important to consider the role of the built environment in contributing to the total burden of plastics.
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PGW LIHEAP DAY
Esperanza Arts Center 4261 North 5th St, Philadelphia, PAThis event will provide on-site assistance to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Income eligible households will be able to apply for up to $1,000 in assistance. This program is open to homeowners and renters. Applicants do not need to be delinquent to apply.
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Beyond Plastics Webinar: Toxic Chemicals in Plastics
OnlineLearn which toxic chemicals are used in plastics that are commonly used to make children’s toys, dishes and kitchenware, clothing, food and beverage packaging, building materials, cosmetics, personal care products, and more.
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Black Maternal Health and Neonatal Equity Conference: Moving Forward
The Study at University CIty 20 S 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PABringing together healthcare professionals and parent advocates to elevate health equity, inclusion, and accountability, while centering the lived experiences, and solutions of Black birthing and preemie families in challenging times.
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Indoor Air Quality and Children’s Health
OnlineAn overview of the major types of air pollutants commonly found in indoor environments, and their primary sources. It will examine the factors affecting indoor air quality and explore effective control measures to reduce indoor air pollutant levels
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EDCs & Female Reproductive Health: A growing health concern
OnlineIn this EDC Strategies Partnership webinar, Dr. Anne-Simone Parent, a researcher from the MERLON project, will present the findings from their recent review paper, "Endocrine-disrupting chemicals and female reproductive health: A growing concern."
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CHE Café: How states can lead on environmental health
OnlineThis webinar will feature Susan Kaplan, author of the recently released book A Healthy Union: How States Can Lead on Environmental Health.
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Prenatal diet and health: A research journey
OnlineThis presentation will review the evolution of public health guidelines regarding fish consumption for pregnant women and children.
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The Race to Research: Plastic, Microplastics, and Human Health
FeaturedOnlineMegan J. Wolff, PhD, MPH, will deliver dynamic and in-depth lecture on what is known – and what is being researched – about the impacts of plastics on human health.
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The Politics of Well-being: Place and Well-being
Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics 133 S 36th Street, Philadelphia, PAJoin us for the next session in the Politics of Well-Being series, exploring the geography of well-being.
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Guardians of Planetary Health: An environmental intervention to transform the prognosis of pediatric oncology patients undergoing active treatment
OnlineLearn more about childhood cancer and environmental health with special guests from Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, Environment and Human Health Laboratory, and Virgen de la Arrixaca University Clinical Hospital.
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Annual Black Perinatal Health Summit
Temple 1331 E Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PAJoin us for a day of connection, learning, and collective action at our 5th Annual Black Perinatal Health Summit. This event is dedicated to uniting clinical and non-clinical birth workers, community leaders, and advocates to advance health equity.
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Public Health Grand Rounds — Report on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in Philadelphia
OnlineJoin the Section on Public Health for a Grand Rounds focused on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity.
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Philadelphia Public Health Symposium
College of Physicians of Philadelphia 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PAThe Public Health Symposium bringing together community organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies to showcase their work, connect with one another, and discuss the public health issues shaping Philadelphia and beyond.
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Black Maternal Health Conference
OnlineEvery year, BMHC brings Black birthers and their families, birthworkers, health experts, researchers, students, community members, and change agents to learn about the current work to improve the Black maternal health crisis in the US.
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The Impacts of Severe Weather on Children’s Mental Health
OnlineThis presentation will explore how experiences such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves shape children’s emotional responses, including anxiety, stress, grief, and disruption to a sense of safety and stability.
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How Our Surroundings Shape Health: A Conversation Between Environmental Scientists
OnlineWebinar exploring how the places we live, learn, and work shape human health
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PEHSU’s Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program: Webinar Series
Join PEHSU’s Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program to learn more about environmental exposures during the perinatal period and pediatric cancer risk from Joseph Wiemels, PhD.
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2026 ECHO Symposium: Translating Science to Action
OnlineThis free event will bring together researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and advocates to examine how chemical exposures affect child health and development and how science is being translated into meaningful action.
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Spring Into Action on Lead Poisoning
East Lansdowne Borough Hall 155 Lexington Avenue, East Lansdowne, PAThis half-day, community-focused event is designed for both residents and local stakeholders to come together to share information, discuss policy solutions, and explore strategies to prevent lead exposure.
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New Science on Neonicotinoids: Reproductive & Neurodevelopmental Health Effects
OnlineDr. Jodi Flaws will discuss her research on the effects of one neonicotinoid, imidacloprid, on the health of the male and female reproductive system in laboratory animals.
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Environmental Health Sciences in a Translational Research Framework: More than Benches and Bedside
OnlineThe Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center (SCEHSC) Environmental Health Seminar Series presents the John Peter's Memorial Lecture with Joel D. Kaufman, MD, PhD.
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Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Health and Health Systems
OnlineThis webinar will describe how these events - including heat, wildfires, floods and storms - impact health and health systems, with a focus on child and reproductive health, and discuss tools to build climate resilient health systems.