HUD Modifies Blood Lead Level Threshold for Children
HUD published a notice modifying its elevated blood lead level (EBLL) threshold under its Lead Safe Housing Rule.
Mitigating the Neurotoxic Effects of Lead Exposure
A new study by Thomas Jefferson University neuroscientist Jay Schneider, PhD, suggests that the toxic effects of lead can be mitigated by attentive maternal care and an enriched environment in an animal model.
Wildfire and Children’s Health Resources
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.
Department of Health Alerts Pennsylvanians About Recall of Children’s Jewelry Set Due to Lead and Cadmium Levels
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is alerting parents and caregivers about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall of Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets. Lead and cadmium levels that exceed federal safety standards have been found in the jewelry sets.
We’re Hiring! Two Positions Available
The Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health is hiring for two positions: A part-time, temporary Administrative Director and a full-time Community Health Worker
Radon could be an invisible lung cancer risk inside your Pennsylvania home
Roughly 40% of Pennsylvania homes are estimated to have elevated levels of radioactive radon, according to the state.
Climate crisis meets nursing know-how
How nurses at Penn are innovating public health care for a changing world.
A large-scale research study of health, wealth, and greening
Drs. Eugenia South and Atheendar Venkataramani teamed up to secure a nearly $10 million grant to study whether certain environmental and financial interventions in specific Philadelphia neighborhoods could move the needle on Black health disparities.
Inquirer: PRCCEH Co-Director receives $11M from NIH to study dementia causes
Center Co-Director Dr. Aimin Chen was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article focused on his new grant funding from NIH.