ECHO–NIH Workshop
OnlineThis two-day, virtual workshop focuses on identifying best practices for large-sample studies of pregnancy and childhood to ethically and feasibly return individual research results to participants.
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Communicating Asthma Prevention to Patients
OnlineDr. Sharon McGrath-Morrow of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Center Member leads a discussion on how she communicates asthma prevention to her patients.
Climate Change, Disruption, and Health Equity
OnlineA Conversation with Sue Ann Bell, PhD, FNP-BC, Elizabeth Fussell, PhD, Michael Mann, PhD, and Sacoby Wilson, PhD, MS, moderated by Courtney Boen, PhD, MPH
Climate Justice and Children’s Health: Inspiring Youth to Advocate for Climate Action
OnlinePublic health professionals are uniquely qualified to fill the gap in educating youth about the health impacts of climate change and engaging them in advocating for climate justice in their communities
Power in Your Pocket – School IAQ Assessment Mobile App
OnlineConducting walkthrough assessments of your school facility is a key element in maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ)—and EPA has tools to help you assess! Join them for an upcoming webinar about using EPA’s School IAQ Assessment Mobile App.
World Health Day
OnlineOn 7 April 2023, World Health Day, the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary. It is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades.
Black Maternal Health Week
Online6th Annual Black Maternal Health Week 2023 (#BMHW23)! Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!
PFAS: Looking Foward: NASEM Recommendations to Improve Public Health
The NASEM report’s recommendations that include public health surveillance, as well as the critical need to educate health providers on environmental exposures and associated health effects will be discussed. Dr. Laura Anderko is an environmental health nurse consultant and co-director of the Federal Region 3 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) of Mid-Atlantic Center for […]
Long-term Health Effects of Childhood Glyphosate Exposure
OnlineDr. Brenda Eskenazi will present the results of a long-term study examining possible links between glyphosate exposure and liver disease and metabolic disorders.
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PFAS and Pregnancy
OnlineSeminar featuring Suzanne E. Fenton, MS, PhD, Reproductive Endocrinology Lead from the Division of the National Toxicology Program at NIEHS/NIH
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Effects of Deforestation on Children’s Health in Brazil
OnlineDr. Alain Boldini’s pilot awardee presentation on the Effects of Deforestation on Children’s Health in Brazil.
Family Perspectives on Lead Paint Abatement in Homes
OnlineCenter member, Harriet Okatch, PhD, is leading a lunchtime lecture speaker series by the Thomas Jefferson University Institute for Smart and Healthy Cities.
Public Health Practice and the Social Determinants of Health
OnlineDr. Kinnari Chandriani will present Public Health Practice and the Social Determinants of Health and will be available after the talk for a brief discussion.
6th Annual Children’s National Hospital – NIAID Virtual Symposium
OnlineThe theme of this year's symposium is Promoting Child Health: From Environmental Challenges to Pandemic. The event is hybrid with an in-person option in DC.
Asthma in Our Communities: A Learn More Breathe Better® Webinar
OnlineThe Learn More Breathe Better® program will look at asthma through a health equity lens and highlight the many resources available to promote National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month throughout May.
World Asthma Day
OnlineWorld Asthma Day (WAD) (May 2, 2023) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA). WAD is held each May to raise awareness of Asthma worldwide.
Healthy Air, Healthy Children: Addressing indoor and outdoor air quality impacts
Join as we celebrate EPA's Air Quality Awareness Week. This webinar is hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment (Region 3 PEHSU).
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National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Education for Pediatricians
OnlineThis webinar will build awareness of and capacity for lead screening among pediatricians and pediatric and non‐physician clinicians, including pediatric lead exposure as a present‐day public health concern, the importance of screening and testing, and community level approaches to decreasing pediatric lead exposure.
Climate Change and Impacts on MCH Health Populations
OnlineDuring this webinar, Dr. Abby D. Mutic will provide an overview of the impacts of climate change on maternal and child health populations and discuss her work in this space.
Environmental Chemicals and Children’s Health Continuing Medical Education
NYU Langone Health 550 First Avenue, Alumni Hall, New York, NY, United StatesThis hybrid course will consist of four modules, three lectures, and one Q&A session, and last approximately four hours.
Free soil testing in South Philly
2702 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA 2702 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCollect soil from your yard or garden and bring it in for FREE testing by UPenn researchers. Results will be provided within minutes.
Lets Talk What’s in Your Well Water
OnlineWebinar by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics will focus on how to keep well water healthy for children.
Environmental and Social Determinants of Child Mental Health
OnlineAbuse, neglect, trauma or adverse experiences during childhood coming from personal, environmental or social sources can lead to lifelong struggles including with mental health. Fortunately research also indicates that solutions and interventions at various stages of life can be developed to help and to promote resilience. Please plan to join us online or in person […]
U.S. EPA Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) Meeting
OnlineThe Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) is a body of external researchers, academicians, health care providers, environmentalists, state and tribal government employees, and members of the public who advise EPA on regulations, research, and communications related to children's health.