By poring over decades worth of data, researchers hope to better determine how pesticides, metals, and exposures to other elements impact Alzheimer’s disease risk
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.
The March seminar of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health. This session will be led by Arnold Eiser, MD, Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP).
This session is led by Tim Nelin, MD, an attending physician and neonatology fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health & the Environment will cover PFAS, extreme cold, and stresses and challenges for the caregiver in addressing EH issues.
Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health. This seminar has an in-person and virtual option.
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.
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
Penn’s commitment of $10 million annually for 10 years was announced in 2020; Penn Today reports on the progress made.
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?
In advance of Children’s Environmental Health Day, PRCCEH is hosting a virtual event on the impacts of PFAS to children and fetal development.
Join the Women for a Healthy Environment and the PRCCEH for an essential professional development session on Green Cleaning designed specifically for early childcare providers. This event provides 2 PQAS credits.
Join the Women for a Healthy Environment and the PRCCEH for an essential professional development session on Green Cleaning designed specifically for early childcare providers. This event provides 2 PQAS credits.
For the love of children, please stop using glitter.
Blog written by a Summer Undergraduate Intern who worked in the lab of PRCCEH Co-Director Rebecca Simmons, MD
November seminar of the PRCCEH. Led by Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., Associate Professor, and Marisa Patti, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University. They will discuss the results of their PRCCEH pilot project.
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.
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.
In this webinar, Dr. Linda Birnbaum, Dr. Carmen Marsit, and Maureen Swanson will discuss how children’s developing brains are harmed by the effects of plastics and toxic chemicals in plastics.
Presentations from the 2024 PRCCEH Symposium
This year’s symposium will bring together community members, researchers, healthcare professionals, and representatives from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to meet the challenges that we face in the Philadelphia metropolitan region
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.
Nearly 300 researchers, clinicians, and community members gathered to share research, steps people can take to reduce exposure to EDCs.
