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Free soil testing in South Philly

2702 Wharton Street Philadelphia, PA 2702 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Collect 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

Online

Webinar 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

Online

Abuse, 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

Online

The 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.

Changing Climate and Pediatric Healthcare

Online

Whether it is urban or rural, extreme heat, poor air quality, wildfire, flood, and other extreme weather events, children are certainly one of the most vulnerable populations we serve. These climate hazards make children susceptible to worsening allergies, asthma, and trauma-induced mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and worse. Experts from Children’s National Hospital, Washington, […]

2023 Nursing Summit on Environmental Health

Pittsburgh, PA

The 2023 Nursing Summit on Environmental Health, presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Center on Children’s Health and the Environment, to bring together nurse leaders working at the intersection of health and the environment.

The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle

Online

A report will document the harmful impacts of plastic bottles on human health, environmental justice, and climate change. Mike Belliveau (Defend Our Health) will present highlights of the report.

Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference

Online

Our second annual Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference brings together community leaders, concerned citizens, elected officials, academics, and industry experts. Together we will break information silos through information sharing focused on identifying solutions to heal and improve the environmental health of all Georgians. Conference Charge: What can be done *right now* to work with […]

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