Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction
High school short-course on endocrine disrupting chemicals and researching health hazards.
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.
Free Well Water Testing
In general, private well owners in PA are eligible for free, limited water testing through Penn State Extension’s Drinking Water Program, funded by the CDC Environmental Health Capacity Program.
Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing and Clinical Follow Up
View the NASEM’s most recent guidance on clinical evaluation and testing for PFAS exposure.
Free Philadelphia Water Quality Testing
If you are concerned about lead in your water, the Philadelphia Water Department will conduct free water quality tests.
PFT Healthy Schools Tracker
Mobile App allows users to identify and report specific problems with building conditions in Philadelphia schools.
Protect Your Child from Toxic Chemicals in Furniture & Carpets
Fact sheet on reducing chemical exposure from carpets and furniture in your home.
How Toxic Chemicals Impact Health
Fact sheet on how toxic chemicals can impact you and your family’s health.
What Chemicals are in your Personal Care Products?
Search EWG’s recommendations of non-toxic personal care products and discover if your favorite items have toxic chemicals.
What’s in Your Your Tap Water?
EWG created a database on tap water quality where you can search your zip code and see the common contaminants in your tap water system.
What Chemicals are in Your Food?
EWG’s Food Score database tells you what chemicals are in the food products and provides a list of health concerns associated with each chemical if there are any.
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.
EWG’s Guide to Healthier Sunscreens
Search EWG’s database for less toxic sunscreens for you and your children.
Map of Sewers Contaminating Philadelphia Waterways
When it rains, raw sewage from homes flows into Philadelphia waterways. Use this map to find out when and where it’s happening.
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.