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Climate Change and Human Health 101
Penn’s Environmental Innovations Initiative is leading a talk on the impact of climate change on human health with the goal of increasing environmental literacy. The December speaker is Farah N Hussain, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Penn Medicine.
Challenges and opportunities for extreme heat preparedness and response in U.S. cities
Please join the Drexel Climate Change and Urban Health Research Center (CCUH) and the Climate Change and Urban Health in Latin America (SALURBAL Climate) project for a webinar featuring Dr. Nicole Errett of the University of Washington.
Climate Change and Children’s Health: PRCCEH highlights
Learn about PRCCEH climate change programs and other initiatives to protect children’s health from extreme heat and flooding.
Healthy Schools, Healthy Children
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will share the latest research on how the environment affects health. Through this webinar series, we aim to translate our science to empower families and communities to understand the science and make the lifestyle changes that matter most.
Climate Change Curriculum: Impacts on Public Health in Philadelphia
Three recorded trainings sessions for teachers and educators on climate change, and extreme heat.
City Receives Over $1.38 Million to Construct Interim Flood Barrier in Eastwick
The City’s first barrier project addressing flooding challenges in Eastwick will bring interim flood protection to residents while long-term solutions are in development.
Philadelphia, Chester and PA all proclaim Children’s Environmental Health Day
Thursday, October 10th, 2024 is the annual celebration of Children’s Environmental Health Day. The aim of CEH Day is to raise awareness to ignite local, regional and international action to […]
Safe Spaces: Protecting Student Health on Children’s Environmental Health Day and Every Day
This webinar will provide an overview of the unique vulnerabilities of children to environmental health hazards, including students and staff in the school environment focusing on both legacy and emerging threats
Pathways to a Climate and Health Career
Thinking about a health career? Passionate about addressing climate change? At this panel, hear lightning talks from 10 Penn faculty and staff about their varied routes into careers that blend […]
Incorporating Climate Change Into Your Curriculum
A free webinar series for teachers in the Philadelphia region. Sessions will explore how climate change is affecting temperature, air quality and water in Philadelphia, with a focus on children’s health. Teaching materials included!
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.
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.
Environmental Health: Learning from our past, bettering our future
Featuring Dr. Michelle Bell, the Mary E. Pinchot Professor of Environmental Health at Yale University.
Exploring the Impact of Extreme Heat on Human Health
This webinar will explore the vast reaches of extreme heat and how to protect yourself and your community from its negative effects.
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.
Climate and health data website launched
New resource houses a wealth of environmental and health data to advance research on patient outcomes.
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.”
Children’s Environmental Health Day Partner Info Session II
If you’re considering becoming a CEH Day Partner this October, join the Children’s Environmental Health Network for a brief informational session on CEH Day, Partner responsibilities and benefits, and how to get involved.
Children’s Environmental Health Day Partner Info Session I
If you’re considering becoming a Children’s Environmental Health Day Partner this October, join the Children’s Environmental Health Network for a brief informational session on CEH Day, Partner responsibilities and benefits, and how to get involved.
Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Annual Symposium
Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium
Women For A Healthy Environment and PRCCEH announce findings of pilot project on shade structures in childcare settings
Women For A Healthy Environment (WHE) released the findings of its 2024 Shade Study, a pilot project investigating the impact of shade structures on outdoor play in childcare settings within 4 Philadelphia environmental justice neighborhoods.
New Horizons: Building Bridges to Shape the Environmental Health Future
Our theme this year is New Horizons: Building Bridges to Shape the Environmental Health Future, focusing on responding to the needs of the profession with new topics like heat waves in the U.S., data modernization, burn-out, and artificial intelligence for environmental health, along with our traditional topics such as food safety and water quality.
Children’s Health & Extreme Heat
When exposed to heat and humidity, children are at higher risk of heat-related illness than most adults, and this can be worse if a child becomes dehydrated.