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.
Protecting Young Lungs: Temple’s Epidemiology Team Tackles Air Pollution’s Impact on Children
Temple University’s College of Public Health is leading a new NIH-funded study on how air pollution affects pediatric respiratory health across New York State
Water Center at Penn releases beyond drinking water: Strategies for communicating and managing PFAS contamination
The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Beyond Drinking Water: Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Contamination.
PRCCEH Co-Director Director receives $11M NIH grant to study chemical exposure and dementia
By poring over decades worth of data, researchers hope to better determine how pesticides, metals, and exposures to other elements impact Alzheimer’s disease risk
Philadelphia releases lead pipe inventory: Much of the city left undetermined
The Philadelphia Water Department shared a public inventory of the city’s lead pipes. The material of service lines connecting hundreds of thousands of properties is unknown.
Lead paint upended this boy’s life. Now the EPA is trying to eliminate the threat.
The Environmental Protection Agency is about to issue strict limits on lead dust, which poses a threat to millions of children across the United States.
Climate Change Curriculum: Impacts on Public Health in Philadelphia
Three recorded trainings sessions for teachers and educators on climate change, and extreme heat.
Pennsylvania to receive $43 million in federal funds to remove lead paint from homes
More than 70% of homes in Pennsylvania are estimated to have been built before the 1978 lead paint ban, leaving many kids vulnerable to lead poisoning.
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.
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,…