Children in the Philadelphia region face many environmental threats and health problems from asthma to lead poisoning, air pollution and toxic chemicals. Our Center provides support, resources, funding and tools […]

Extreme temperatures, neighborhood opportunity, & pediatric primary care outcome: Webinar Recording In this webinar, Dr. Stephanie Mayne from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will present results from a PRCCEH-funded pilot study examining the association of extreme temperatures with missed pediatric preventive visits. Race to Research: Plastics, Microplastics and Human Health Webinar Recording Megan J. Wolff,…

Latest News Ambient air pollution is associated with respiratory infection burden in the first year of life Ambient air pollution is associated with respiratory infection burden in the first year of life, according to preliminary findings from the Immune Development in Early Life (IDEaL) Rome Cohort Samantha McBride lab is working on new ways to…

Our Partners Our community partners are on the frontlines, in neighborhoods, working directly with families impacted by environmental health hazards. We are honored to work with them on programs, learn from their experiences and connect them to the latest research from our members. If your organization is interested in partnering with the Center, do not…

Our Center is dedicated to implementing the latest environmental health interventions to benefit families and their children. To achieve this goal, we have formed collaborations with community partners and researchers to develop programs to reduce childhood asthma and lead poisoning, improve air quality and inform the public on toxic chemicals, particularly endocrine disrupting chemicals. This…

Extreme Weather Children are one of the most vulnerable populations to the impacts of extreme heat and rain events Learn More Asthma Watching a child struggle to breathe is one of the most heart-breaking experiences. Unfortunately, too many Philadelphia families, teachers and doctors have to endure this pain due to the debilitating effects of childhood…

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