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Harmful chemicals in tap water: how to protect your family’s health

Many U.S. families trust their tap water or believe they can fully control their private well. But do you know how contaminated your water may be?

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Childhood Lead Surveillance Annual Report – 2022 Data

This is the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (Department) 17th childhood lead surveillance annual report, covering data for children tested in Pennsylvania (PA) during the calendar year 2022.

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.

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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.

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Glitter and children’s environmental health

For the love of children, please stop using glitter.

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Meet Francky Maemble: A PRCCEH Summer Undergraduate Intern

Blog written by a Summer Undergraduate Intern who worked in the lab of PRCCEH Co-Director Rebecca Simmons, MD

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.

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Climate and health data website launched

New resource houses a wealth of environmental and health data to advance research on patient outcomes.

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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.”

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Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Annual Symposium

Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium

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