Marilyn Howarth, M.D., brings expertise in clinical medicine, communication engagement, and research translation to her work with the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health Center, both NIEHS-funded programs.
Whether you are hoping to rent or buy, know what to look for and what questions to ask.
Two PRCCEH experts share what environmental heath hazards mean for the health of our communities and what scientists and health care professionals are doing to help.
Learn about PRCCEH climate change programs and other initiatives to protect children’s health from extreme heat and flooding.
The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Beyond Drinking Water: Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Contamination.
Dr Haynes will walk us through her journey as postdoctoral fellow working with residents of Marietta, Ohio to address their concerns about a ferromanganese refinery to her latest community partnerships in East Palestine, Ohio and many in between. Although each study has a different exposure of concern, each one has been conducted with and for the community with the same guiding principles of community-engaged research.
The June 28, 2024, Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturning Chevron deference marks a pivotal shift that could reshape environmental regulation as we know it. The […]
This webinar will introduce the new toolkit which provides practical guidance, tools and real-world examples to help Local Health Departments (LHDs) and Early Care and Education (ECE) organizations build and sustain effective partnerships.
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 […]
Two perspectives on the impact of PFAS on child development.. A Children’s Environmental Health Day webinar by the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health.
The FDA, EPA and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that pregnant people eat at least two to three servings (about eight to 12 ounces) of a variety of seafood a week to obtain the important nutrients that aid in the baby’s brain development.
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 […]
Many U.S. families trust their tap water or believe they can fully control their private well. But do you know how contaminated your water may be?
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!
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.
Blog written by a Summer Undergraduate Intern who worked in the lab of PRCCEH Co-Director Rebecca Simmons, MD
Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium
A look back at the 2024 Academy for Environmental Exposure Reduction by one of the student mentors, Colin Battis.
The webinars will focus on the Lead Awareness Curriculum, an adaptable resource for educating and protecting communities from potential lead exposure.
The webinars will focus on the Lead Awareness Curriculum, an adaptable resource for educating and protecting communities from potential lead exposure. This one is in Spanish.
The 9th Annual Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Symposium will explore the research and evidence on the impacts of extreme heat on maternal and child health and discuss ways families, communities, and governments can take action.
From the Family Impact Initiative, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Drexel University.
The EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit is a one-day virtual event that is geared towards addressing environmental health topics relevant to the Mid-Atlantic Region. The summit is held annually and features an […]
Join Climate for Health, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, the National Student Nurses’ Association, the National League for Nursing, and other national associations of nursing groups to connect with Climate for Health Ambassadors, meet more peers from across the country, and discuss resources for climate action.
