PRCCEH 2024 Year in Review
Our annual infographic Year in Review on a few of our major accomplishments in our third year as a Center
Climate crisis meets nursing know-how
How nurses at Penn are innovating public health care for a changing world.
Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Michelle Kelly is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment (US Region 3 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty…
Tips for choosing a healthy home, from an environmental health expert
Whether you are hoping to rent or buy, know what to look for and what questions to ask.
Explainer: Environmental Hazards and Public Health
Two PRCCEH experts share what environmental heath hazards mean for the health of our communities and what scientists and health care professionals are doing to help.
Climate Change Curriculum: Impacts on Public Health in Philadelphia
Three recorded trainings sessions for teachers and educators on climate change, and extreme heat.
City Receives Over $1.38 Million to Construct Interim Flood Barrier in Eastwick
The City’s first barrier project addressing flooding challenges in Eastwick will bring interim flood protection to residents while long-term solutions are in development.
PRCCEH Program
Incorporating Climate Change Into Your Curriculum
A free webinar series for teachers in the Philadelphia region (and beyond). Sessions explore how climate change is affecting temperature, air quality and water in Philadelphia, with a focus on children’s health. Teaching materials included!
Philadelphia, Chester and PA all proclaim Children’s Environmental Health Day
Thursday, October 10th, 2024 is the annual celebration of Children’s Environmental Health Day. The aim of CEH Day is to raise awareness to ignite local,…
NIH Climate and health initiative launches website
A new hub of funding opportunities, educational resources, and capacity building tools will support the needs of the research community.
As the world warms, how are young people feeling?
Climate scientist Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences and Annenberg School for Communication leads a research community that aims to understand climate anxiety and improve climate communication.
My summer as a Penn Summer Undergraduate Intern
Blog post by John Hargy on his Summer Undergraduate Internship in the lab of PRCCEH Center member, Dr. Kate Hamilton.
Climate and health data website launched
New resource houses a wealth of environmental and health data to advance research on patient outcomes.
Pediatrician examines climate change and how it could impact children
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Dr. Debra Hendrickson who warns about the health of children in her book, “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change.”
Women For A Healthy Environment and PRCCEH announce findings of pilot project on shade structures in childcare settings
Women For A Healthy Environment (WHE) released the findings of its 2024 Shade Study, a pilot project investigating the impact of shade structures on outdoor play in childcare settings within 4 Philadelphia environmental justice neighborhoods.
Children’s Health & Extreme Heat
When exposed to heat and humidity, children are at higher risk of heat-related illness than most adults, and this can be worse if a child becomes dehydrated.
PRCCEH Program
Curriculum for Grades 5-8 : A Journey Through Water’s Path and Its Challenges
Middle school curriculum on the water cycle, flooding, Philadelphia specific water issues, and climate change.
Derek Shendell, D.Env., MPH
Derek Shendell, D.Env., M.P.H., is a professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice at the Rutgers School of Public Health. Dr….
Siddhartha Roy, PhD
Siddhartha Roy is an environmental engineer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers University. The goal of his research program is…
How to protect children from the health effects of climate change
From extreme heat to storms, pests, pollution, and more, our kids are feeling the effects of climate change.
Health research on a warming planet
Penn Medicine researchers are adding to a growing body of evidence showing the many ways climate change touches human health.
Penn-CHOP ECHO Cohort and Methodological Innovations: Webinar Recording
This webinar overviews the Penn-CHOP ECHO program model, plans for the future, and how new methodological innovations and interventions will play a role in the ECHO cohort.
Maggie Ferrandino & Colin Battis join the PRCCEH as Climate Change & Health Communications Assistants
The PRCCEH is pleased to announce the hiring of our first Climate Change & Health Communications Assistants to support our work adding climate change as a focus area to our programming.