Megan J. Wolff, PhD, MPH, will deliver dynamic and in-depth lecture on what is known – and what is being researched – about the impacts of plastics on human health.
This talk will explore the connection between the laws the US Environmental Protection implements and our health and examine the public health impacts of past and more recent policy decisions.
In this EDC Strategies Partnership/Young EDC Scientists Showcase (YESS) webinar, Dr. Shuo Xiao will introduce his lab research that focuses on integrating in vivo, in vitro, and in silico models to study the impacts of real-world EDC mixtures on female ovarian function, reproductive outcomes, and the molecular mechanisms involved.
Covers how microplastics and plastic-associated chemicals impact maternal physiology and fetal development. It will also explore evidence-based strategies for discussing these risks with patients and actionable steps to reduce plastic use and carbon footprint in medical practices.
Join us for the next session in the Politics of Well-Being series, exploring the geography of well-being.
Learn more about childhood cancer and environmental health with special guests from Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, Environment and Human Health Laboratory, and Virgen de la Arrixaca University Clinical Hospital.
Participants will hear from the Newborns and Neighbors team and their approach to perinatal peer support and MCH workforce development.
Speakers will discuss the best practices for leveraging social media for health communication.
Dr. Stephanie Mayne from CHOP will present results from a PRCCEH-funded pilot study examining the association of extreme temperatures with missed pediatric preventive visits.
Join the Section on Public Health for a Grand Rounds focused on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity.
A new documentary, The Plastic Detox, unfolds the science behind plastics and their health impacts, specifically fertility challenges. This webinar looks at the research of the documentary.
This Grand Rounds will feature Maitreyi Mazumdar MD, MPH, MS. who will provide an overview of the epidemic of arsenic-contaminated drinking water in Bangladesh and the neurotoxic effects of arsenic.
The Public Health Symposium 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.
Every year, BMHC brings Black birthers and their families, birthworkers, health experts, researchers, students, community members, and change agents to learn about the current work to improve the Black maternal health crisis in the US.
A day of intentional dialogue and action focused on improving maternal health outcomes for Black families and communities.
This presentation will explore how experiences such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves shape children’s emotional responses, including anxiety, stress, grief, and disruption to a sense of safety and stability.
Webinar exploring how the places we live, learn, and work shape human health
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. Featuring Elizabeth Costello, PhD, MPH, researcher at the Brown University School of Public Health.
Join PEHSU’s Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program to learn more about environmental exposures during the perinatal period and pediatric cancer risk from Joseph Wiemels, PhD.
Each session explores the environmental health issues shaping the health of our communities — from toxic chemicals and extreme heat to air quality, plastics, and food and agriculture.
Explore ways to address eco-anxiety in children with Jennifer Rasmussen (RN, MPH), who has spent her career advancing planetary health principles across curricula, communities, and governance.
Dr. Jodi Flaws will discuss her research on the effects of one neonicotinoid, imidacloprid, on the health of the male and female reproductive system in laboratory animals.
The Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center (SCEHSC) Environmental Health Seminar Series presents the John Peter's Memorial Lecture with Joel D. Kaufman, MD, PhD.
This webinar will describe how these events - including heat, wildfires, floods and storms - impact health and health systems, with a focus on child and reproductive health, and discuss tools to build climate resilient health systems.
This webinar will describe how these events - including heat, wildfires, floods and storms - impact health and health systems, with a focus on child and reproductive health, and discuss tools to build climate resilient health systems.
PRCCEH monthly webinar featuring Joseph Daniel Romano, PhD, MPhil, MA, FAMIA,
NCHH and Regional Asthma Management & Prevention (RAMP) will feature success stories from across the country in this webinar, highlighting both state Medicaid policy advances, and stories about local partnerships, and other innovations that create a groundswell for statewide change; all serving as models for new community action.
This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies online resources.
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
Expand your knowledge and impact on addressing the health effects of extreme heat on individuals and populations with this free training.
Join the American Lung Association for a two-part, virtual workshop for healthcare professionals to assess and discuss indoor air pollutants with patients.
Join us for this important webinar featuring Catherine Coleman Flowers, Founding Director of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (previously the Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise).
Learn more about the role of environmental health in pediatric oncology clinical practice
Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other leading experts for this webinar to learn about practical knowledge, resources and tools to reduce respiratory health risks during high ozone and pollen events.
Register for our annual symposium where researchers, community groups and doctors gather together to discuss children's environmental health in the Philadelphia region.
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 […]