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Chester Community Asthma Prevention Program
The CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in Chester, PA.
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Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction
High school short-course on endocrine disrupting chemicals and researching health hazards.
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Hazard Assessments for Asbestos in Schools
Assessments of schools for asbestos hazards, health risks and education.
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Teachers Institute of Philadelphia Environmental Health Curriculum
Teacher training to develop curriculum on environmental health topics.
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Regional Consultations on Environmental Health
Consultations for clinicians caring for patients with lead poisoning and environmental health issues
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Pilot Project Funding
Funding for researchers and nonprofit organizations for innovative children’s environmental health research and implementing that research in the community.
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Webinars for Childcare Providers
Videos specifically for childcare centers and schools on environmental health topics.
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Community Children’s Environmental Health Program
Mentoring and training for new and emerging children’s environmental health researchers.
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Prescriptions for Prevention Program
This program screens patients for environmental risks and automatically provides them and their healthcare providers with printed counseling materials.
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Philadelphia Community Asthma Prevention Program
The Philly CAPP program provides direct intervention for families to reduce childhood asthma in the city of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Lead and Healthy Homes Program
If your child’s blood lead level is at or above 3.5 µg/dL, LHHP will send out a licensed lead inspector to test your home for lead and a health educator.
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Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit (PEHT)
This toolkit is for clinicians to be able to provide simple, evidenced-based steps to families on how to reduce toxic exposures in their daily lives.
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Utility Assistance Resource Guide
Make sure your heating and cooling systems are in good condition before extreme weather events occur. Use this guide to find programs that may be…
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Delaware County: Get the Lead Out of your Home
Children First created several resources with information on free programs operating in Delaware County that will help families get the lead out of their homes and apartments.
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EPA’s Guide to Air Purifiers at Home
The most effective ways to improve your indoor air are to reduce or remove the sources of pollutants and to ventilate with clean outdoor air….
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Free Blood Lead Testing for Philadelphia Children
Your child should be tested for lead at their 1 and 2 year old well child visit. Older children should be tested if you are concerned about a lead exposure.
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Philadelphia Neighborhood Heat Vulnerability Index
Explore this index to view at risk areas in Philadelphia and available community resources.
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Curriculum for Grades 5-8 : A Journey Through Water’s Path and Its Challenges
Middle school curriculum on the water cycle, flooding, Philadelphia specific water issues, and climate change.
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Living Safely with Lead Guide
An easy to read and share guide to lead, including where lead is typically found and the common risks.
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Free Well Water Testing
In general, private well owners in PA are eligible for free, limited water testing through Penn State Extension’s Drinking Water Program, funded by the CDC Environmental Health Capacity Program.
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Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing and Clinical Follow Up
View the NASEM’s most recent guidance on clinical evaluation and testing for PFAS exposure.
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Basement Backup Protection Program
Providing free plumbing upgrades to homeowners who experience water backing up through basement fixtures during wet weather.
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Brochure on Beating the Heat in Philadelphia
This brochure includes information on signs of heat related illness and ways to stay cool in Philadelphia.
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Sign up for Ready Philadelphia Alerts
To receive text alerts to your phone on emergencies or severe weather, simply text ReadyPhila to 888-777.