The Children’s Environmental Health Network has developed fact sheets that include indicators of environmental hazards, environmental exposure, and child health and development to provide an understanding of children’s environmental health at the state level.
Samantha N. Piekos, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. She joined the faculty in 2025…
Deeply Rooted has planted over 1,000 trees, greened over 1,000 vacant lots, and funded 79 community grants.
Healthy Schools is a program of WHE and was created to act as a resource-rich information hub for
the school community, including parents, teachers, staff and administrators.
Recordings from the scientific and translational research sessions led by post-docs, early-stage investigators and faculty from the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University and Thomas Jefferson University.
Researchers from three University of Pennsylvania schools collaborated with a Hunting Park nonprofit to design, build, and test a prototype of a cooling shelter to place at a bus stop.
Dr. Chan is a physician-scientist and practicing pediatrician with expertise in epidemiology and a deep commitment to advancing children’s environmental health through research. She leads…
Mikayla is the Program Coordinator of the Translation Core of the Center. In her role, Mikayla administers the translation core programs including assisting with the…
The Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment (MACCHE) hosts webinars and other events on topics related to children’s and reproductive health throughout the year.
A conversation on the optimal maximum indoor temperature, why this research is so challenging and where research and policy must go from here.
Three experts from the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health talk about their work on extreme weather and its impacts on children’s health.
There are many benefits to planting trees in Philadelphia. This resource provides short videos perfect for sharing on social media on the economic and health benefits of planting trees for various areas in Philadelphia.
EPHOC courses cover a broad range of 15 environmental health(EH) topics and are free. They are taught by a group of EH experts from across the country. Some topics include water, food protection, air quality, hazardous materials, and occupational safety.
This two-page brochure details the potential benefits of planting street trees for hot neighborhoods in Philadelphia. This brochure debunks common myths and reservations people may have to planting a tree and offers local Philadelphia resources to get a tree planted.
Don’t be caught off guard during a rain event. Use this guide before, during and after a flood event to prepare yourself, your home and property. Stay safe!
The President’s Task Force on Children’s Environmental Health and Safety recently released a this list of publicly available wildfire and health resources to assist families and communities in protecting children’s health during and after such events.
The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) launched a new podcast, Pediatric Environmental Health Radio. It provides information through conversations with experts within the PEHSU network.
How nurses at Penn are innovating public health care for a changing world.
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…
Whether you are hoping to rent or buy, know what to look for and what questions to ask.
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.
Three recorded trainings sessions for teachers and educators on extreme weather
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.
