National Healthy Homes Webinar Series: Detection of Asthma Triggers in the Home: Novel Methods for Allergen and Mold Detection
OnlineWebinar for National Healthy Homes Month on asthma triggers and mold detection.
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Beyond Paint: Lead Exposure Risks for People and Wildlife
OnlineAs 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.
Climate Change, Planetary Health, and Medicine
OnlineHosted by Harvard Medical School, this course will be an opportunity for practicing health professionals to learn about the mechanisms by which climate change impacts human health and how it influences diagnosis, counseling, and treatment plans.
Climate Action Resources for Nurses
OnlineJoin Climate for Health, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the National Student Nurses' Association, the National League for Nursing, and other national associations of nursing groups to connect with Climate for Health Ambassadors, meet more peers from across the country, and discuss resources for climate action.
U.S. EPA Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) Meeting
OnlineThe Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee is a body of external researchers, academicians, health care providers, environmentalists, state and tribal government employees, and members of the public who advise the EPA on regulations, research, and communications related to children's health.
EPA Mid-Atlantic Virtual Summit: Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity
OnlineThe EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit is a one-day virtual event that is geared towards addressing environmental health topics relevant to the Mid-Atlantic Region. The summit is held annually and features an opening plenary with state environmental secretaries and concurrent sessions focused on various topics, including equity, environmental justice, sustainability, grant opportunities, and more.
Wildfire Smoke Exposure in Kids: How to Mitigate Health Effects
OnlineChildren are particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke, and we will review the increasing literature on wildfire smoke health effects in children. Health providers should understand how to access reliable air quality information, the limitations of low-cost sensors, and how to improve indoor air quality.
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Not So Sweet: Applesauce, Lunchables and Lead
OnlineKevin 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.
State Policy Showcase: Reducing Exposure to Lead in Schools and Child Care Centers’ Drinking Water
OnlineDiscuss policies in both Colorado and Michigan designed to help protect children from exposure to lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
Impacts of Extreme Heat on Maternal and Child Health: From Awareness to Action
Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health Nesbitt Hall 3215 Market Street, Philadelphia, PAThe 9th Annual Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Symposium will explore the research and evidence on the impacts of extreme heat on maternal and child health and discuss ways families, communities, and governments can take action.
Climate Epidemiology: How to Assess the Health Impacts of Climate Change
OnlineThe Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center is honored to host Kai Chen PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Yale University, where he conducts research on climate change, air pollution, and human health.
PFAS: Federal Drinking Water Standards and Opportunities for Nursing Action
OnlineA Panel Presentation featuring 3 advocates discussing the recently finalized PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation and what this means for nurses and patients. Discussion of PFAS policy being enacted at the state level will also be discussed.
Early Childhood Resource Fair Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PAFrom the Family Impact Initiative, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Drexel University.
Amplifying Momentum Among the Health Sector for Environmental Justice & Climate Action
Inn at Villanova University 601 County Line Rd, Wayne, PAHealth professionals are advocates for holistic well-being. With historic progress and investments in environmental justice and climate action, it's an opportune time for health professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region to amplify progress by supporting climate and health at a state, local, and community level.
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Navigating Pregnancy and Children’s Health as our Climate Warms
OnlineThis webinar will delve into the physiological impact of heat on children and pregnant people, focusing on particularly vulnerable populations. The presenters will also share some tips for keeping vulnerable populations and others safer on days that are dangerously hot.
Reducing Lead Exposure in Your Community: Lead Awareness Curriculum Train-the-Trainer (Spanish)
OnlineThe webinars will focus on the Lead Awareness Curriculum, an adaptable resource for educating and protecting communities from potential lead exposure. This one is in Spanish.
Fish Consumption during Pregnancy and Impacts on Child Health
OnlineJoin the ECHO Program for a series of three flash talks centered around fish consumption during pregnancy and impacts on child health. Kristen Lyall, Emily Oken, and Margaret Karagas will speak on EC0468 “Associations of maternal fish consumption and omega-3 supplement use during pregnancy with child autism-related outcomes: Results from the ECHO Program,” new guidance […]
Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research (SPER) Annual Meeting
Austin, TXSPER’s 37th Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held June 17-18, 2024 in Austin!
Climate Change for Urban Health Researchers: Summer Institute
Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health Nesbitt Hall 3215 Market Street, Philadelphia, PAAn overview of the public health impacts of a global climate change in urban areas, focusing on policy, research methods, and disparities.
$450 – $600
The Neuroexposome: Data-Driven Approaches Supporting New Research Questions in Children’s Environmental Neuroscience
OnlineThe NIEHS Keystone Science Lecture by the Division of Extramural Research and Training.
Reducing Lead Exposure in Your Community: Lead Awareness Curriculum Train-the-Trainer
OnlineThe webinars will focus on the Lead Awareness Curriculum, an adaptable resource for educating and protecting communities from potential lead exposure.
Mapping Environmental Injustice: Disparities in chemical exposures and neurodevelopmental outcomes
OnlineA recent literature review conducted by Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Development Risks) sheds light on the disparities in neurodevelopmental outcomes among children in low-income families and communities of color in the United States.
Child’s Play: Teaching Planet Protective Eating Patterns to Children
OnlineJoin MACCHE on July 10 for a webinar: Child's Play: Teaching Planet Protective Eating Patterns to Children with expert Meryl Fury, MS, RN, to learn how to educate and empower children about what they can do to help protect the planet.
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PRCCEH 3rd Annual Symposium
Penn Medicine BRB II/III 421 Curie Blvd., Room 0252, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 3rd Annual PRCCEH Symposium brings together researchers, nonprofit organizations, governmental leaders and local residents to discuss and learn about the latest in children's environmental health. Speakers will discuss the effects of lead poisoning, asthma, air pollution, climate change and toxic chemicals on pregnant people and young children.
Measuring Microplastics – NYU Symposium
OnlineAcross the two days we will hear from local, national, and international experts who will provide insight into the future of the field, as plastic production and consumption continues to rapidly grow worldwide.
New Horizons: Building Bridges to Shape the Environmental Health Future
OnlineOur theme this year is New Horizons: Building Bridges to Shape the Environmental Health Future, focusing on responding to the needs of the profession with new topics like heat waves in the U.S., data modernization, burn-out, and artificial intelligence for environmental health, along with our traditional topics such as food safety and water quality.
Climate Change, Health, and Justice: A Workshop on Community-Engaged Research to Promote Health Equity
OnlineThis workshop examines the state of the science to stimulate community-engaged, multi-level intervention research on climate change and health.
Children’s Environmental Health Day Partner Info Session I
OnlineIf you're considering becoming a Children's Environmental Health Day Partner this October, join the Children's Environmental Health Network for a brief informational session on CEH Day, Partner responsibilities and benefits, and how to get involved.
Measuring Microplastics – NYU Symposium
OnlineAcross the two days we will hear from local, national, and international experts who will provide insight into the future of the field, as plastic production and consumption continues to rapidly grow worldwide.
Protecting Children’s Developing Brains: Hazards of Plastics and Chemicals in Plastics
OnlineIn this webinar, Dr. Linda Birnbaum, Dr. Carmen Marsit, and Maureen Swanson will discuss how children’s developing brains are harmed by the effects of plastics and toxic chemicals in plastics.
HUD Healthy Homes Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration Grants
OnlineJoin U.S. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), and U.S. HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes for an overview of the HUD Healthy Homes Weatherization Cooperation Demonstration Grant program. These three-year grants are designed to support the coordination between HHP and WAP to maximize the efficiencies of both programs, to reduce WAP deferrals, […]
Air Pollution & Lung Health
OnlineThe Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology Thematic Area talk provide a great opportunity to engage and network with CEET members
Children’s Environmental Health Day Partner Info Session II
OnlineIf you're considering becoming a CEH Day Partner this October, join the Children's Environmental Health Network for a brief informational session on CEH Day, Partner responsibilities and benefits, and how to get involved.
Exploring the Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Health
OnlineThis webinar will explore the vast reaches of extreme heat and how to protect yourself and your community from its negative effects.
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Green Cleaning for Childcare Providers
OnlineJoin the Women for a Healthy Environment and the PRCCEH for an essential professional development session on Green Cleaning designed specifically for early childcare providers. This event provides 2 PQAS credits.
Environmental Health: Learning from our past, bettering our future
OnlineFeaturing Dr. Michelle Bell, the Mary E. Pinchot Professor of Environmental Health at Yale University.
Uncovering the Role of Cytokines during Brain Development
Penn Medicine BRB II/III 421 Curie Blvd., Room 0252, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMonthly seminar of the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology featuring Yeong Shin Yim, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology. This event is in-person only. Registration is not required. Location: Biomedical Research Building II/III, 421 Curie Blvd. Philadelphia, PA Room: 251
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The Enduring Legacy of Lead Poisoning
Penn Medicine BRB II/III 421 Curie Blvd., Room 0252, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPRCCEH is proud to welcome Dr. Bruce Lanphear of Simon Fraser University to kick off the Fall 2024 seminar series. This hybrid event is Friday, September 13 at 10am Eastern.
A Conversation with Child Health Champions
OnlineJoin us for a special webinar celebrating the 2024 Child Health Advocate & NOW Youth Leadership Awardees, hosted by the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN).
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Green Cleaning for Childcare Providers
OnlineJoin the Women for a Healthy Environment and the PRCCEH for an essential professional development session on Green Cleaning designed specifically for early childcare providers. This event provides 2 PQAS credits.
Air Monitoring and Community Engagement – Session II: Partnerships and Impact – How an Air Monitoring Network Can Benefit the Community
OnlineThis webinar will explore the journey of the Citizen Air Monitoring Network and their collaboration with the University of California, Davis, prompted by a simple question: “What can you do to help us?”
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Incorporating Climate Change Into Your Curriculum
OnlineA free webinar series for teachers in the Philadelphia region. Sessions will explore how climate change is affecting temperature, air quality and water in Philadelphia, with a focus on children’s health. Teaching materials included!
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PFAS and Child Development: A Children’s Environmental Health Day Event
OnlineIn advance of Children's Environmental Health Day, PRCCEH is hosting a virtual event on the impacts of PFAS to children and fetal development.
Safe Spaces: Protecting Student Health on Children’s Environmental Health Day and Every Day
OnlineThis webinar will provide an overview of the unique vulnerabilities of children to environmental health hazards, including students and staff in the school environment focusing on both legacy and emerging threats
Pathways to a Climate and Health Career
College Green, University of Pennsylvania Woodland Walk, Philadelphia, PAThinking about a health career? Passionate about addressing climate change? At this panel, hear lightning talks from 10 Penn faculty and staff about their varied routes into careers that blend a focus on health and climate, from medicine to nursing to veterinary science. Audience Q&A to follow. Refreshments will be served! Open to all.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
OnlineNLPPW is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and Tribal, state and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness.
Leave Lead Behind: How to Protect Your Family from Exposure
OnlineSubject matter experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will serve as presenters for this webinar on lead.
Collaborating for Child Well-being: A Toolkit for Local Health Departments & Early Care and Education Programs
OnlineThis webinar will introduce the new toolkit which provides practical guidance, tools and real-world examples to help Local Health Departments (LHDs) and Early Care and Education (ECE) organizations build and sustain effective partnerships.
Engaging Communities in Research: From Manganese in Marietta to the Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
OnlineDr Haynes will walk us through her journey as postdoctoral fellow working with residents of Marietta, Ohio to address their concerns about a ferromanganese refinery to her latest community partnerships in East Palestine, Ohio and many in between. Although each study has a different exposure of concern, each one has been conducted with and for the community with the same guiding principles of community-engaged research.
Drinking Water from Private Wells: Risks, Barriers, and Environmental Challenges
OnlineThis Grand Rounds series will provide healthcare providers with state-of-the-science content on current topics in pediatric environmental health. Such information will fill in the knowledge gaps of practitioners, enabling them to effectively counsel families whose children face possible health issues due to environmental chemicals, toxins, and other insults.
The Overturning of Chevron Deference: Impacts on Environmental Health Decision Making
The June 28, 2024, Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift that could reshape environmental regulation as we know it. The longstanding Chevron decision established the principle that federal courts must defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of any statute deemed to be ambiguous. With the […]
The Brain in Focus: Environmental Exposures, MRI, and Adolescent Brain Health
OnlineScientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will share the latest research on how the environment affects health. Through this webinar series, we aim to translate our science to empower families and communities to understand the science and make the lifestyle changes that matter most.
Microbiomes of Pregnancy and Infancy: Implications for Child Health Outcomes
OnlineECHO cohort sites have collected longitudinal microbiome samples and data spanning pregnancy through adolescence from a geographically, socioeconomically, and ethnically diverse US sample. The power of the ECHO cohort lies in its assessment of exposures in real time with the tracking of health outcomes as they occur throughout the life course. With specimen and data […]
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Examining the role of diet in the study of Bisphenol A and child neurodevelopment: A pilot project
OnlineNovember seminar of the PRCCEH. Led by Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., Associate Professor, and Marisa Patti, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University. They will discuss the results of their PRCCEH pilot project.