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 […]

Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Annual Symposium Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium Not So Sweet: Applesauce, Lunchables and Lead – Webinar Recording The final PRCCEH virtual seminar of the Spring 2024 semester.  Featuring, Kevin Osterhoudt, MD is a pediatrician, medical toxicologist and the Medical Director of The Poison Control Center at Children’s Hospital of…

Latest News Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Annual Symposium Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium There is no such thing as PFAS-free synthetic turf Aimin Chen, PhD, MD, is interviews for an article discussing the use of synthetic turf in the city’s future play fields, particularly in South Philly. How can you reduce health effects…

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…

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…

Climate Change Children are one of the most vulnerable populations to the impacts of a warming, volatile climate. 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 asthma….

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