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💧 How does water quality affect #childrenshealth? What’s important to know about water in schools, water in wells, and tap #waterquality? Listen to Dr. Alan Wolf on the latest episode of Pediatric Environmental Health Radio: pehsu.net/pediatric-environm… #environmentalhealth
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It's hot out there! July is #UVSafetyMonth. Stay safe with these tips from #PEHSU (and cats). Find more heat related tips and resources on our website: bit.ly/pehsuweather
#environmentalhealth #childrenshealth #extremeheat #heatwave #childrenshealth
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When Lisa Pagán lost her son, Koa, to leukemia, she found herself asking: Why did this happen to us? Why are childhood cancers increasing? Read more: pehsu.net/lisa-pagan-on-chil… #childrenshealth #childhoodcancer #pediatriconcology #environmentalhealth
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PEHSU's Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program (CCEP) is highlighted in @TIME! time.com/article/2026/06/03/… Dr. Nikki Wood and Dr. Omar Shakeel, who both partner with CCEP, are quoted. To learn more from these doctors, attend our webinar on June 16th. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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"Switching from gas appliances to electric 'may reduce indoor air pollution up to 50%,' according to the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU)."
Read more: kansascity.com/living/articl… #environmentalhealth #PEHSU #childrenshealth #airquality @CDCEnvironment
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Check out this article from Time about what oncologists do in their home environments to protect their health. Our #ChildhoodCancer Champion, Dr. Nikki Wood, is quoted! time.com/article/2026/05/08/… #environmentalhealth #PEHSU #cancerprevention #cancerandthenvironment
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Check out our latest newsletter to learn about how the environment affects reproductive health....and Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and maternal figures 🌻. mailchi.mp/afe6451f1038/pehs… #environmentalhealth #reproductivehealth #PEHSU #maternalhealth #mothersday
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🌎 Happy #EarthDay! Today we're highlighting the work of Dr. Marya Zlatnik (Region 9 WSPEHSU, #UCSF), a maternal-fetal medicine physician working at the intersection of reproductive and #environmentalhealth. #OBGYN #childrenshealth #reproductivehealth pehsu.net/reproductive-healt…
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Read the article from The Bump here that quotes PEHSU pediatricians from Region 1 and Region 2 about mattress safety: thebump.com/a/best-toddler-m… #childrenshealth #VOCs #nontoxic #environmentalhealth #PEHSU
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What role does the environment have on #childhoodasthma? Is #lead found in rural areas or just urban areas? Dr. Mark Anderson discusses these topics and community partnership in this episode of Pediatric #EnvironmentalHealth Radio. pehsu.net/pediatric-environm… #childrenshealth
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Join PEHSU’s #ChildhoodCancer & the Environment Program on April 27 at 3pm Eastern, to learn more about environmental exposures during the perinatal period and #pediatriccancer risk from Joseph Wiemels, PhD. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #environmentalhealth
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“I was drawn to #nursing because of its holistic approach; caring for the whole person rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis. That philosophy aligns closely with #environmentalhealth and with the mission of the #PEHSU program.” -Dr. Cardon. Read more pehsu.net/bringing-a-nursing…
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TODAY-- the next #PEHSU #childhoodcancer and the environment webinar in our series is coming up on February 23rd, with special guests from Murcia, Spain. Visit our events page in the link in our bio to register. #childrenshealth #environmentalhealth
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In January, over 200 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River. Although DC Water has assured the public that #drinkingwater has not been contaminated, residents may be concerned about drinking #waterquality. Read more from Region 3 #PEHSU: pehsu.net/potomac-river-cont…
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What's happening with #PEHSU? Find registration links here: pehsu.net/hcp/events/ 2/18: #ChildhoodObesity & the Environment Webinar. 2/19: Climate & Health Learning Collaborative; Growing Up on Farms: The Hidden Hazards of Child Farm Work #environmentalhealth #childrenshealth
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February 4th is #WorldCancerDay. We're sharing our new blog by Rebecca Barry from Children's Environmental Health Network, highlighting the work of Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program partner, Dr. Omar Shakeel: pehsu.net/childhood-cancer-p… #childrenshealth #environmentalhealth
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This week is #RadonAwarenessWeek. #CDC and #ATSDR created the #Radon for Kids activity book to promote environmental health and educate families, schools, and communities about radon in the environment. cdc.gov/radon/communication-…
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Today, on #MaternalHealth Awareness Day, we're sharing our new #podcast episode about how to have a #healthypregnancy with Dr. Abby Mutic and Dr. Susan Buchanan. Listen at bit.ly/pehsupregnancy #environmentalhealth #childrenshealth #pediatricenvironmentalhealth #pehsu
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The next #PEHSU #childhoodcancer and the environment webinar in our series is coming up on February 23rd, with special guests from Murcia, Spain. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#environmentalhealth #childrenshealth
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ICYMI--- View Region 3 PEHSU's recent webinar on toy safety: Protecting Our Future: Low-Cost, No-Cost Tips to Prevent Chemical and Heavy Metal Exposures When Selecting Toys pehsu.net/health-resource/ki… #childrenshealth #environmentalhealth #heavymetals #PEHSU #holidayseason
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