Hazard Assessments for Asbestos in Schools
Assessments of schools for asbestos hazards, health risks and education.
Teachers Institute of Philadelphia Environmental Health Curriculum
Teacher training to develop curriculum on environmental health topics.
Regional Consultations on Environmental Health
Consultations for clinicians caring for patients with lead poisoning and environmental health issues
Pilot Project Funding
Funding for researchers and nonprofit organizations for innovative children’s environmental health research and implementing that research in the community.
Webinars for Childcare Providers
Videos specifically for childcare centers and schools on environmental health topics.
Prescriptions for Prevention Program
This program screens patients for environmental risks and automatically provides them and their healthcare providers with printed counseling materials.
Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit (PEHT)
This toolkit is for clinicians to be able to provide simple, evidenced-based steps to families on how to reduce toxic exposures in their daily lives.
EPA’s Guide to Air Purifiers at Home
The most effective ways to improve your indoor air are to reduce or remove the sources of pollutants and to ventilate with clean outdoor air….
HEPA filters for Philly Schools and Early Childhood Education Centers
A new program of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will provide air purifiers to local schools and early childhood education center at no cost.
Built to Last
Built to Last includes critical home repairs, health and safety improvements, and energy efficiency and rooftop solar to lower utility costs. Clients must qualify under eligibility criteria.
Pennsylvania Childcare Radon Testing Program
Test kits are offered by the Pennsylvania Childcare Radon Testing Program in an effort to raise public awareness of radon as an easily preventable health hazard.
PFT Healthy Schools Tracker
Mobile App allows users to identify and report specific problems with building conditions in Philadelphia schools.
Build an At-Home Air Filter
Click the link to explore how to create an inexpensive and effective DIY air filter for your home or classroom!
Children and Outdoor Pollution
Help improve children’s overall health by talking to them about air quality and limiting their outdoor activities on Code Orange and Red air quality days.
How Healthy is your Community’s Air?
Enter your zip code to see how the air quality in your neighborhood ranks with the rest of the country.
How Indoor Air Quality Impacts Health Video
Video to see how indoor air quality impacts health and view recommendations on maintaining good air quality at home.
Pennsylvania Health Action Network
In need of health insurance for you or your child? PHAN’s free helpline provides assistance in understanding, applying for and enrolling in health coverage.
Workshops and Continuing Education for Researchers
To enhance basic research skills that pertain to children’s environmental health, we will strongly encourage early-stage investigators and researchers to enroll in workshops and continuing education courses.
Air Fresheners Low in Volatile Organic Compounds
Air Fresheners can be sources of toxic chemicals in your home. Use this database to identify the least toxic air fresheners you can use to keep your home asthma and allergy friendly!
Volatile Organic Compounds in your Home
Where can volatile organic chemicals be found in your home? Find out where they are and how to lower your family’s exposure.
Hazardous Waste Sites Near You
Use the map linked on the webpage to identify current and past hazardous waste cleanup sites in your community.
Quit Smoking
For free counseling on quitting smoking and/or medication to help quit, call 1-800- QUITNOW or visit this website.
Air Quality Alerts
Sign up for air quality alerts, so you’ll know when to keep children and vulnerable adults inside.
Free Smoke Detector Installation for Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia residents can request a free smoke detector installed by the Fire Department. You can call 311 or visit this website.