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 […]
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.