BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260930T160829Z CREATED:20260923T155444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T160829Z UID:6474-1792418400-1792422000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:What’s in our water? A participatory science toolkit and behavioral intervention to reduce health risks of chronic microplastic exposure DESCRIPTION:Samantha McBride\, PhD\, is a recipient of a pilot award from PRCCEH to create a participatory science toolkit for microplastics analysis and behavioral intervention to reduce health risks of chronic microplastic exposure in students. Dr. McBride and her research team aim to distribute microplastics detection kits and perform outreach activities educating older children on microplastics science at local middle and high school programs with the goal of reducing chronic consumption of water from single use plastic bottles. In this seminar she and Derek Ho\, PhD\, will present their work and discuss their outreach activities. \nFollowing registration below\, a Zoom link will be emailed for the webinar. \nSamantha McBride is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania\, with a secondary appointment in Chemical and Biological Engineering. She is the principal investigator of the McBride Lab at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research leverages the latest advancements in interfacial science\, fluid physics\, and soft matter physics for water and sustainability. Applications include resource recovery from wastewater\, remediation of microplastics and other emerging pollutants\, anti-fouling surface coatings\, and new technologies for sustainable water treatment and desalination. She is passionate about science communications and K-12 STEM outreach\, and has served as a judge for the U.S. Nationals Stockholm Junior Water Prize since 2018. \nDerek Ho is a postdoctoral fellow with a B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison\, where he also completed dual Ph.D. minors in Soil Science and Life Science Communication. He currently serves as a Visiting Research Professor at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in the Department of Biogeochemistry\, where his research focuses on the occurrence\, transformation\, and detection of microplastics across diverse environmental matrices. Derek is deeply passionate about water security and is dedicated to developing technologies for identifying and remediating microplastics in the environment. \nRegister for this Seminar:\n\n\n \n \n Fall 2026 Webinar Registration\n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n OrganizationJoin our mailing list? Yes\, I'd like to receive emails from PRCCEH\n Submit URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/whats-in-our-water-a-participatory-science-toolkit-and-behavioral-intervention-to-reduce-health-risks-of-chronic-microplastic-exposure/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Headshots-for-ECHO-Seminar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260721T122847Z CREATED:20260430T134401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T122847Z UID:6271-1784709000-1784734200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:PRCCEH 5th Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Registration is now closed. \nBringing together researchers\, community groups and health professionals to discuss the latest research and programs to improve the environmental health of our region’s children. \nThe event is free and open to all. \nView the agenda here.  Speakers include: \n\nKabindra Shakya\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Environmental Science\, Villanova University\nYajnaseni Chakraborti\, MSc\, PhD\, postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Health Innovation in Reproductive and Perinatal Population Research\, University of Pennsylvania\nKimberly T. Arnold Jenkins\, PhD\, MPH\, University of Pennsylvania\nMikayla White\, MPH\, Translation Program Coordinator\, PRCCEH\nCourtney Benjamin Wolk\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, University of Pennsylvania\nGrace Chan\, MD\, MPH\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\nSamantha Piekos\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Informatics\, University of Pennsylvania\n\n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/prcceh-5th-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_1373440613.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000 DTSTAMP:20260316T150431Z CREATED:20260316T150430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T150431Z UID:6194-1780387200-1780423200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:20th Annual CEET Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate two decades of groundbreaking environmental health research at Penn. This year’s Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology symposium brings together leading scientists\, community partners\, alumni\, and emerging scholars for a dynamic day of discovery\, dialogue\, and inspiration. \n\nKeynote: The Plastic Paradox: Implications for Chronic Disease\, and What We Can Do About It\nOur Community-Engaged Research\nAlumni Panel: Navigating Careers in Environmental Health Sciences\nNew Approaches in Environmental Health Sciences\nCEET Thematic Area Leaders: Insights and perspectives on emerging scientific directions\nPoster Session showcasing trainee research\nNetworking Reception to connect with colleagues & collaborators\n\n\nCALL FOR POSTERS: All are invited to submit abstracts for consideration! Notification of acceptance will be communicated via email. Click here to submit your abstract. The submission deadline is April 30\, 2026 \n\nWe welcome abstracts from students and postdoctoral fellows on any aspect of environmental health sciences research.\nWe encourage community partners to develop posters to showcase their organizations.\n\n\nREGISTRATION: Registration is free but required. Click here to register. The registration deadline is May 20\, 2026. \nAdditional details will be available on the CEET website: ceet.upenn.edu/events/symposium/ URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/20th-annual-ceet-symposium/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:external,Featured,PRCCEH,seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/97761060_xl-123RF-luchschen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260331T152601Z CREATED:20260331T152601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T152601Z UID:6226-1778925600-1778940000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:PWD and Spectrum Health Utility & Resource Fair DESCRIPTION:Apply for water\, gas and electric bill assistance.\nLearn about PWD’s initiatives on Lead Plumbing & Water Quality in West Philadelphia\, and speak to other lead experts.\nExplore other community resources all in one event\n\nView the PDF flyer URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/pwd-and-spectrum-health-utility-resource-fair/ LOCATION:Spectrum Community Health Center\, 5201 Haverford Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19139 CATEGORIES:external,PRCCEH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/101842074_xl-123RF-ferli.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T141935Z CREATED:20260309T163641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T141935Z UID:6179-1778677200-1778680800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Using AI to discover meaningful knowledge from multimodal representations of longitudinal maternal/fetal health DESCRIPTION:The Romano Lab conducts original research at the interface of clinical/translational informatics and environmental health\, with particular focus on developing new artificial intelligence (AI) models that explain the biology underlying environmental risk factors and mechanisms of disease. Other areas of research interest include autoimmune-related adverse events\, maternal environmental health\, and natural products drug discovery. Dr. Romano leads the development of several major biomedical knowledge bases\, including ComptoxAI\, VenomKB\, and the Alzheimer’s Knowledge Base. \nFollowing registration below\, a Zoom link will be emailed for the webinar. \n  \nDr. Joseph D. Romano is an Assistant Professor of Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine\, in the Department of Biostatistics\, Epidemiology\, and Informatics. He is a Senior Fellow in Penn’s Institute of Biomedical Informatics and a CEET Investigator in the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology. His research focuses on applying translational bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to environmental toxicology. Visit the Romano Lab website. \nDr. Romano earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Vermont. He then earned PhD\, MPhil\, and MA degrees at Columbia University where his dissertation focused on using computational approaches to discover therapeutic properties from proteins found in animal venoms. During his time at Columbia\, he completed a graduate research fellowship in biomedical informatics sponsored by the US National Library of Medicine. After earning his PhD\, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in environmental health science at the University of Pennsylvania. \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/webinar-featuring-joseph-daniel-romano-phd-mphil-ma-famia/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/romano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T152550Z CREATED:20260331T150834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T152550Z UID:6219-1777813200-1777824000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Score for Wellness DESCRIPTION:The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) is hosting a Score for Wellness event at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester\, PA\, to connect residents with health resources\, including screenings\, asthma information\, and lead testing. The event focuses on family health\, education\, and providing services to support a healthier lifestyle in the community. View the PDF flyer. \n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/score-for-wellness/ LOCATION:WSFS Bank Sportsplex\, 2485 Seaport Drive\, Chester\, PA\, 19013 CATEGORIES:PRCCEH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/142626239_xl-123RF-milkos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260313T173501Z CREATED:20260309T151852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T173501Z UID:6177-1776956400-1776960000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Assessing exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals through ultra-processed foods DESCRIPTION:As part of Penn’s Earth Week\, PRCCEH is pleased to host this webinar on the impact of processed food and hidden dietary exposure sources on children’s health. \nFollowing registration below\, a Zoom link will be emailed for the webinar. \n \nLiz Costello\, PhD\, MPH\, is a Research Scientist at Brown University. She is an epidemiologist with expertise in nutrition and environmental exposures\, and her research focuses on how diet and environmental pollutants can affect risk for metabolic diseases. She completed her MPH in Public Health Nutrition at the George Washington University in Washington\, DC\, and her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles\, CA. \n  \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/processed-food-and-childrens-environmental-health/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/189612362_xl-123RF-mvelishchuk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T123000 DTSTAMP:20260309T135701Z CREATED:20260309T135701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T135701Z UID:6170-1775638800-1775651400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Philadelphia Public Health Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Public Health Symposium is The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s signature event for National Public Health Week\, bringing together community organizations\, academic institutions\, and government agencies to showcase their work\, connect with one another\, and discuss the public health issues shaping Philadelphia and beyond. \nThe Public Health Day Symposium serves as the culminating event of National Public Health Week\, providing a collaborative platform for academic\, community\, and government public health professionals to exchange insights on public health initiatives and advances across the greater Philadelphia region. \nLearn more URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/philadelphia-public-health-symposium/ LOCATION:College of Physicians of Philadelphia\, 19 South 22nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103 CATEGORIES:external,PRCCEH,seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/180238131_xl-123RF-dekazigzag-px1900.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20251211T164110Z CREATED:20251210T192744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T164110Z UID:6029-1774450800-1774454400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Extreme temperatures\, neighborhood opportunity\, and pediatric primary care outcome DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Dr. Stephanie Mayne from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will present results from a PRCCEH-funded pilot study examining the association of extreme temperatures with missed pediatric preventive visits. Additional research examining the relationship of neighborhood context\, assessed using the multidimensional Child Opportunity Index\, with primary care utilization\, obesity\, mental health\, and adolescent risk factors will be presented as well. \nDr. Mayne\, PhD\, MD\, is an epidemiologist whose research focuses on the relationship of neighborhood environmental exposures with child well-being\, including outcomes such as sleep\, mental health\, and obesity. Her recent work uses intensive longitudinal methods including location tracking\, ecological momentary assessment\, and actigraphy to better assess environmental exposures that vary through time and space and their relationship to sleep among adolescents. \n  \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/extreme-temperatures-neighborhood-opportunity-and-pediatric-primary-care-outcome/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Stephanie-Mayne-headshot-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260107T193843Z CREATED:20260107T193843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193843Z UID:6090-1769691600-1769695200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Radon Awareness Webinar DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, participants will review the following points: 1) what radon is\, 2) its health risk to children and staff in childcare facilities in Pennsylvania\, and 3) its prevalence in Pennsylvania. Additionally\, this webinar will provide an overview of how radon can cause lung cancer along with other risks to children who are exposed. Participants will also review how radon enters buildings\, and\, if/when radon is found\, the proper radon testing protocols\, devices to use for testing\, and remediation protocols for home- and center-based childcare. Lastly\, this webinar will share current radon policies\, regulations\, and guidance from other states on radon in childcare. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/radon-awareness-webinar-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/house-cutout.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260107T193652Z CREATED:20260107T193652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193652Z UID:6088-1769601600-1769605200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Radon Awareness Webinar DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, participants will review the following points: 1) what radon is\, 2) its health risk to children and staff in childcare facilities in Pennsylvania\, and 3) its prevalence in Pennsylvania. Additionally\, this webinar will provide an overview of how radon can cause lung cancer along with other risks to children who are exposed. Participants will also review how radon enters buildings\, and\, if/when radon is found\, the proper radon testing protocols\, devices to use for testing\, and remediation protocols for home- and center-based childcare. Lastly\, this webinar will share current radon policies\, regulations\, and guidance from other states on radon in childcare. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/radon-awareness-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:PRCCEH,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/brief-dec2023-body2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T090000 DTSTAMP:20250917T165511Z CREATED:20250916T140148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T165511Z UID:5897-1763539200-1763542800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Taking the Lead on Lead: Lessons from a Telemedicine-Based Clinic for the Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning DESCRIPTION:Join the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health for our final seminar of the year.  Noah Buncher\, DO\, Pediatrician at the CHOP South Philadelphia Clinic\, will give a presentation on his work doing telemedicine clinic appointments with patients to prevent childhood lead poisoning. \nDr. Buncher is the former medical director of the Lead Clinic at Boston Medical Center and former pediatric environmental health specialist at the Region 1 New England Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit. \nDr. Buncher’s research focuses on developing novel tools and evidence-based strategies for the early detection and prevention of childhood lead poisoning. By leveraging the technology of telemedicine\, his current work aims to create effective and sustainable primary lead exposure prevention interventions for high-risk children and families by performing remote lead inspections of the home and connecting families to appropriate community resources. His past research includes work on validating non-invasive ways of lead biomonitoring\, such as through employing XRF technology to analyze toenail clippings. He has also conducted Quality Improvement studies aimed at improving pediatrician’s adherence to clinical lead guidelines. \n\nDr. Buncher received a PRCCEH Pilot Project to implement his telemedicine approach in Philadelphia. \nRegistration is required. This is a Zoom only event – a link will be emailed after registration. \n  \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/taking-the-lead-on-lead-lessons-from-a-telemedicine-based-clinic-for-the-prevention-of-childhood-lead-poisoning/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/buncher-noah.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000 DTSTAMP:20250912T174421Z CREATED:20250822T142136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T174421Z UID:5854-1762858800-1762862400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Assessing Childhood Exposure to Toxic Metals During 3-D Printing DESCRIPTION:Thomas Gluodenis\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Chemistry & Physics\, at Lincoln University of PA\, will give a talk on potential\, hidden exposures to toxic chemicals that can be found in our communities.  Dr. Gluodenis is a PRCCEH member whose research focuses on lead and metal tracing to find the root cause of exposure. \nThis talk will include a discussion of his PRCCEH Pilot Project\, as well as\, past and future research into exposure science. \nVirtual only.  Free and open to all.  A zoom link will follow by email after registering below. \n  \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/assessing-childhood-exposure-to-toxic-metals-during-3-d-printing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tom-gluodenis_hi-res-e1678481333148.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000 DTSTAMP:20251015T193150Z CREATED:20251015T193031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T193150Z UID:5947-1761390000-1761400800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Free Lead Testing and Community Event in Chester\, PA DESCRIPTION:Bring your household items for instant lead contamination testing – completely free. Protect your family’s health and learn how to reduce exposure at the Lead Free Community Expo. \nBring your: \n\nPaint chips\nToys and jewerly\nBaby food\nSpices (turmeric\, chili powder\, cinnamon\, etc)\n\nTesting table led by Rutgers University Roy Research Group. \nMore event details. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/free-lead-testing-and-community-event-in-chester-pa/ LOCATION:Boys and Girls Club of Chester\, PA\, 201 E. 7th Street\, Chester\, PA\, 19013 CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/117707604_xl-123RF-rawpixel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000 DTSTAMP:20250911T144333Z CREATED:20250821T142823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T144333Z UID:5838-1761055200-1761058800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Plant estrogens and the mysterious mini-puberty of infancy DESCRIPTION:Walter Rogan earned an M.D. and an M.P.H. in Biostatistics from the combined program at the University of California (UC)\, San Francisco and UC Berkeley\, and he interned at San Francisco General Hospital. Rogan joined NIEHS in 1976. At various times\, he served as Chief of the institute’s Epidemiology Branch; Associate Director of the Division of Biometry and Risk Assessment; and Acting Clinical Director. He held adjunct faculty appointments at the University of North Carolina school of public health and medical school\, and at Duke University School of Medicine. He is Past President of the American Epidemiological Society and an Honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He received the Mervin Susser and Zena Stein Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Coalition for Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. He retired in 2013\, becoming a Special Volunteer in the Epidemiology Branch. \nThis is a hybrid event.  Register below for either in-person or Zoom. \nIn-Person Location: Penn Medicine BRB II/III Room 252 \nZoom: We will email the Zoom details after registration. \n  \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/walter-rogan-md/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/rogan_walter_j.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018 DTSTAMP:20250804T173856Z CREATED:20250804T173856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173856Z UID:5777-1760313600-1760745599@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Climate Week at Penn DESCRIPTION:Now in its sixth year\, Climate Week at Penn offers opportunities for every member of the Penn community to learn about and act on the climate crisis. The theme for 2025 is “Hot Spots\,” be they literal (wildfires and extreme heat) or figurative (political\, cultural\, interpersonal\, or scholarly hot topics). URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/climate-week-at-penn/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:external,PRCCEH,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WORLD-ENVIRONMENT-DAY-Instagram-Post1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTSTAMP:20250912T154050Z CREATED:20250827T182832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154050Z UID:5856-1760007600-1760011200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Identifying and addressing lead exposure knowledge gaps DESCRIPTION:Dr. Harriet Okatch will lead this virtual seminar as part of Children’s Environmental Health Day on lead poisoning\, misconceptions and hidden exposure\, and communicating to the public about lead safety.  Dr. Okatch received a Pilot Project from PRCCEH to evaluate the residential lead remediation programs in the City of Lancaster – the project is still ongoing and will be discussed during the webinar. \nRegistration below is required. Zoom information will be emailed to all who register. \n\n\nHarriet Okatch is an Associate Professor of Public Health at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Harriet’s research focuses on: \n\nLead poisoning prevention (locally and globally)\nThe relationship between anemia status and blood lead levels\nHIV/AIDS medication adherence.\n\nHarriet’s research projects enroll families to understand the factors that contribute to lead poisoning\, the access to and utilization of lead remediation funds\, and assessing if residential lead remediation is protective of cognitive development in children. The findings can influence behavior change and effect policy design and implementation. \n\n  \nRegister for this Seminar: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/identifying-and-addressing-lead-exposure-knowledge-gaps/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/harriet-okatch-500x500.full_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010 DTSTAMP:20250804T173055Z CREATED:20250804T172714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173055Z UID:5770-1759968000-1760054399@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Children's Environmental Health Day DESCRIPTION:Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day takes place on the second Thursday of October each year. It’s based on the idea that\, together\, we can create a healthier\, safer\, more equitable world for all children—where fewer children suffer from preventable health issues. \nFocused on action and equity\, the goal of CEH Day is to collectively increase the visibility of children’s environmental health issues while empowering individuals and organizations to take action on behalf of children nationwide. We believe that all children have the right to healthy environments in which to thrive. \nLearn more about CEH Day and how you can participate URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/childrens-environmental-health-day-2/ CATEGORIES:CEHRT,Featured,PRCCEH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/prcceh-climate-change-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T153000 DTSTAMP:20250711T131016Z CREATED:20250109T143931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T131016Z UID:5586-1752048000-1752075000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Annual PRCCEH Symposium DESCRIPTION:Bringing together researchers\, community groups and health professionals to discuss the latest research and programs to improve the environmental health of our region’s children. \nRegistration is closed.  \nPresenters include: \n\nAlekh Paranjapye\, PhD\, University of Pennsylvania\nNiraj Lodhi\, PhD\, Thomas Jefferson University\nMichelle Kelly\, PhD\, CRNP\, CNE\, FAANP\, FAAN\, Villanova University\nQuy Cao\, PhD\, University of Pennsylvania\nHeather Burris\, MD\, MPH\, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\nPaige Kizior\, M.Ed\, Women for a Healthy Environment\nKatie Kenyon\, The Foundation for Delaware County\nKristin Motley\, PharmD\, MBA\, Health Commissioner\, City of Chester\n\nView the Final Agenda! URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/prenatal-lead-and-mercury-monitoring-program-in-nj/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2025-PRCCH-Symposium-Invitation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000 DTSTAMP:20250409T133419Z CREATED:20241112T190327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T133419Z UID:5411-1745406000-1745409600@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Earth Day Seminar: Mitigating Extreme Weather Impacts on Children's Health DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with leading experts in environmental health as they share the latest research on climate-related risks and children’s health. \nFeatured Speakers & Topics: \n\nJagadeesh Puvvula\, PhD\, PharmD\nInstructor\, Dept. of Biostatistics\, Epidemiology\, and Informatics\, Perelman School of Medicine\nTopic: Mapping heat exposure across the continental U.S. and its pediatric health risks\nYu-Chin Lien\, PhD\nResearch Assistant Professor of Pediatrics\, Perelman School of Medicine & Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\nTopic: Air pollution and preterm birth\, with insights into heat exposure using Metabolon data\nMarilyn V. Howarth\, MD\, FACOEM\nDeputy Director\, Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health\nTopic: Mitigating risks from extreme weather to improve children’s health\n\n  \nRegister here:\nWe’ll follow up with the Zoom link and an ical appointment. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/climate-change-and-childrens-health-prcceh-highlights/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/zoe-graham-bPkihghS3o0-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000 DTSTAMP:20241211T203946Z CREATED:20241029T154924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T203946Z UID:5278-1742914800-1742918400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Environmental\, nutritional\, and pharmacological factors in the development of autism spectrum disorders DESCRIPTION: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). \nThe development of ASD entails a complex web of genetic\, environmental\, nutritional\, and pharmacological factors in both mother and child. This talk will explore the interaction among last three factors and describe a trajectory to reduce its prevalence. Dr. Eiser has extensively researched the interfaces of the neurosciences and environmental health with particular attention to environmental factors in the development of dementia\, autism\, and dysautonomia. \n  \nRegister here:\nWe’ll follow up with the Zoom link and an ical appointment. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/march-25/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Eiser-Arnold-e1717182651415.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T160000 DTSTAMP:20241025T150240Z CREATED:20241025T150240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T150240Z UID:5275-1739286000-1739289600@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Associations of neighborhood environment\, air pollution\, and extreme temperature exposures with perinatal health outcomes DESCRIPTION:This session is led by Tim Nelin\, MD\, an attending physician and neonatology fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. \nNumerous environmental exposures contribute to the health of birthing people and their infants. In the context of a changing climate\, it is imperative to understand how the environment impacts perinatal health. In this talk\, we’ll investigate social and environmental exposures and their relationship with perinatal health outcomes.  This webinar will feature research funded by a PRCCEH Development Pilot Project. \nRegister here:\nWe’ll follow up with the Zoom link and an ical appointment. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/associations-of-neighborhood-environment-air-pollution-and-extreme-temperature-exposures-with-perinatal-health-outcomes/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/tim-nelin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T180000 DTSTAMP:20241008T152613Z CREATED:20240716T171336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T152613Z UID:5005-1732177800-1732212000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology Symposium DESCRIPTION: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 and will feature: \n\nKeynote Presentations: Penn’s Vision for Community Engagement and Community-Engaged Research; Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in Community-Engaged Research; Community Needs & Expectations; and NIEHS Expectations for Community Engagement\nPanel Discussion with Community Partners: Benefits and Challenges of working with Academic Institutions\nPenn Models of Community Engagement\nRoundtable Discussions connecting Community Members and Researchers\nPoster Session\nNetworking Reception\n\n  \nDetails\nTheme: Engaging Communities to Impact Health \nNovember 21\, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Glen Gaulton Auditorium & Lobby\, Biomedical Research Building \n\nView Draft Agenda\n\nLearn more here\nRegister here\n\n  \n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/center-of-excellence-in-environmental-toxicology-symposium/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:external,PRCCEH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11230901_xl-123RF-kovalvs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T091500 DTSTAMP:20241015T151506Z CREATED:20241015T151506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T151506Z UID:5252-1732176900-1732180500@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Toxic Chemicals and Children Presentation by Leonardo Trasande\, MD\, MPP DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event and registration is Not required. \n\nIn Person:  CHOP’s Hope Auditorium.\nVirtual: Microsoft Teams. Video Conference ID: 117 337 923 4\n\n  \n About Leonardo Trasande\nLeonardo Trasande\, MD\, MPP is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health.  His research focuses on identifying the role of environmental exposures in childhood obesity and cardiovascular risks\, and documenting the economic costs for policy makers of failing to prevent diseases of environmental origin in children proactively.  He also holds appointments in the Wagner School of Public Service and NYU’s College of Global Public Health. \nHe is perhaps best known for a series of studies published in Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism that document disease costs due to endocrine disrupting chemicals in the US and Europe of $340 billion and €163 billion annually\, respectively. Dr. Trasande leads one of 35 centers across the country as part of the National Institute of Health’s Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes program.  He is leveraging the NYU Children’s Health and Environment Study as well as another birth cohort to examine phthalates\, bisphenols\, organophosphate pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their effects on fetal as well as postnatal growth and early cardiovascular and renal risks.  These two cohorts are part of a larger initiative nationally to identify preventable and environmental factors that influence child health and disease. \nHe is Principal Investigator on numerous other NIH-funded projects. These include a study on prenatal and childhood phthalate and bisphenol exposures in Generation R (a Dutch birth cohort) to examine obesity and cardiovascular risks\, as well as another project studying the effect of these dietary contaminants in children with chronic kidney disease\, with the hypothesis that these exposures create oxidant stress and accelerate disease progression. He is also Principal Investigator for a research project comparing neurodevelopment\, cardiometabolic and respiratory profiles of children exposed in utero to the World Trade Center disaster to a comparison group. H \ne has served as a member of numerous scientific committees and expert panels\, including: the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Executive Committee of the Council for Environmental Health; the Science and Technical Advisory Committee for the World Trade Center Health Program; the National Children’s Study Methodological Review Panel of the National Academy of Sciences; the United Nations Environment Programme Steering Committee on a Global Outlook for Chemicals; and the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Environmental Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). After receiving his bachelor\, medical and public policy degrees from Harvard\, he completed the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics and a legislative fellowship in the Office of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.  Prior to coming to NYU\, he completed fellowship training in environmental pediatrics.  For five years he also was a Lead Investigator in one of the original (Vanguard) locations of the National Children’s Study\, and Deputy Director for the largest (eight location) Study Center spanning a region from upstate New York to central New Jersey. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/leonardo-trasande/ LOCATION:Children’s Hospital of Phiadelphia\, 3401 Civic Center Blvd.\, 2nd Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:CEHRT,PRCCEH,seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Leo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T160000 DTSTAMP:20240807T181639Z CREATED:20240806T204607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T181639Z UID:5045-1731596400-1731600000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Examining the role of diet in the study of Bisphenol A and child neurodevelopment: A pilot project DESCRIPTION:November seminar of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health. 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. \nRegister here:\nWe’ll follow up with the Zoom link and an ical appointment. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/bisphenol/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kristen-Lyall-e1760540548519.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000 DTSTAMP:20241007T154218Z CREATED:20241007T154218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T154218Z UID:5169-1729186200-1729189800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Pathways to a Climate and Health Career DESCRIPTION:Thinking about a health career? Passionate about addressing climate change? \nAt this panel\, hear lightning talks from 10 Penn faculty and staff about their varied routes into careers that blend a focus on health and climate\, from medicine to nursing to veterinary science. \nAudience Q&A to follow. \nRefreshments will be served! Open to all. URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/pathways-to-a-climate-and-health-career/ LOCATION:College Green\, University of Pennsylvania\, Woodland Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104 CATEGORIES:PRCCEH ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Penn-seal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T130000 DTSTAMP:20240910T154114Z CREATED:20240909T145728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T154114Z UID:5111-1728388800-1728392400@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:PFAS and Child Development: A Children's Environmental Health Day Event DESCRIPTION:In advance of Children’s Environmental Health Day (on October 10th)\, PRCCEH is hosting a virtual event on the impacts of PFAS to children and fetal development. \nFeaturing: \n\n Sara Pinney\, MD\, MS\, of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a PRCCEH member.  Dr. Pinney is an pediatric endocrinologist studing PFAS\, bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS).\nJoanne Stanton\, Co-founder of Buxmont Coalition for Safer Water. \nRebecca Simmons\, MD\, Co-Director of the PRCCEH\n\nRegister below to receive the Zoom Link to participate. \n  \nRegister here: URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/pfas-and-children/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/163897188_xl_123RF-kaew6566.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20240822T163242Z CREATED:20240822T163242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T163242Z UID:5088-1726768800-1726776000@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Green Cleaning for Childcare Providers DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nTwo sessions will be offered! \n\nSeptember 11\, 2024\, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nSeptember 19\, 2024\, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nProtect the Health of the Children in Your Care: Young children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of harsh chemicals found in conventional cleaning products. Learn how to create a safer\, healthier environment by using green\, non-toxic alternatives.\n\n\nUnderstand the Basics: The instructor will cover the important distinctions between cleaning\, sanitizing\, and disinfecting\, and explain why each is critical in a childcare setting.\n\n\nDiscover Healthier Cleaning Solutions: Get introduced to effective\, eco-friendly products that reduce exposure to toxic substances\, ensuring a healthier space for children to learn and grow.\n\n\nTake Home a Green Cleaning Kit: Attendees will receive a complimentary green cleaning kit.\n\n\nLimited Spots Available: Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your childcare environment and protect the well-being of the children in your care.\n\nCreating a safe\, healthy space is crucial for the development and well-being of young children. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make impactful changes in your daily cleaning routines. \n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/green-cleaning-for-childcare-providers-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/55605769_xl-123RF-stylephotographs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000 DTSTAMP:20240812T165252Z CREATED:20240806T164834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T165252Z UID:5041-1726221600-1726225200@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:The Enduring Legacy of Lead Poisoning DESCRIPTION:PRCCEH is proud to welcome Dr. Bruce Lanphear of Simon Fraser University to kick off the Fall 2024 seminar series.  This hybrid event is Friday\, September 13 at 10am Eastern. \nBruce Lanphear\, MD\, MPH\, a physician and professor at Simon Fraser University\, lives on Bowen Island\, British Columbia in the Salish Sea. Bruce led influential studies used by federal agencies around the world to set standards for harmful levels of lead in air\, paint\, water\, and house dust. His research convinced public health agencies that no safe level of lead could be identified. He has studied dozens of toxic chemicals and conducted over a dozen randomized controlled trials reducing exposures to lead paint\, tobacco smoke\, pesticides\, and airborne pollutants. Bruce and his brother\, Bob\, co-founded Little Things Matter to disseminate research on toxic chemicals. They produce videos showing how our health is inextricably linked with environmental influences with the goal of preventing disease. \n  \nRegister here for In-Person and Virtual Attendance URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/lead-poisoning/ LOCATION:Penn Medicine Kelley Research Building\, 421 Curie Blvd.\, Room 252\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Lanphear-e1723481449435.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T150000 DTSTAMP:20240822T163035Z CREATED:20240822T162841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T163035Z UID:5081-1726059600-1726066800@live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io SUMMARY:Green Cleaning for Childcare Providers DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nTwo sessions will be offered! \n\nSeptember 11\, 2024\, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nSeptember 19\, 2024\, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nProtect the Health of the Children in Your Care: Young children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of harsh chemicals found in conventional cleaning products. Learn how to create a safer\, healthier environment by using green\, non-toxic alternatives.\n\n\nUnderstand the Basics: The instructor will cover the important distinctions between cleaning\, sanitizing\, and disinfecting\, and explain why each is critical in a childcare setting.\n\n\nDiscover Healthier Cleaning Solutions: Get introduced to effective\, eco-friendly products that reduce exposure to toxic substances\, ensuring a healthier space for children to learn and grow.\n\n\nTake Home a Green Cleaning Kit: Attendees will receive a complimentary green cleaning kit.\n\n\nLimited Spots Available: Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your childcare environment and protect the well-being of the children in your care.\n\nCreating a safe\, healthy space is crucial for the development and well-being of young children. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make impactful changes in your daily cleaning routines. \n  URL:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/event/green-cleaning-for-childcare-providers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,PRCCEH,seminar,virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://live-penn-prcceh.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/117707604_xl-123RF-rawpixel.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR