Philly's Center: Children's Environmental Health
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Official feed of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health. #NIEHS funded dedicated to #philly, #environment & #children #health
Philadelphia, PA
Joined July 2022
Recent #ECHOChildHealth Cohort research led by Dr. Jiwon Oh & Dr. Deborah Bennett of @UCDavisHealth found exposure to some #phthalates during #pregnancy may be linked to small increases in aggression & attention issues in young children: https://t.co/k28URNi34r
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🚒📢 Children are more vulnerable to health effects of poor #airquality. As a national network, #PEHSU provides information to help protect #childrenshealth before, during and after #wildfiresmoke events. California is part of Region 9 @WSPEHSU which provides many of the
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New year, new home? Before you start your search, read this @SharecareInc guide for choosing an environmentally friendly home.  And best of all, it was written by our Admin Director and features tips from our Deputy Director Dr. Marilyn Howarth. https://t.co/uzPvbdeLr7
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The President’s Task Force on Children’s Environmental Health and Safety sent out an extremely informative e-blast with info, guides and resources on smoke, fires and children’s health. View it here: https://t.co/dPWZkKPaBs
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We’re Hiring: A part-time temporary Administrative Director to oversee the Center’s budget, procurement, marketing, website, event planning, and grants.  Apply by 1/22. JR00101385.
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January is Radon Action Month! Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. If you need to test your home, order a test kit from https://t.co/Qvu3lk7Zl6
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Moving? Don’t forget to prioritize a healthy home! From checking for lead paint to testing for radon, these tips from @CEH_Philly can help protect your family from hidden hazards.
sharecare.com
Discover essential tips for choosing a healthy home, from air quality to non-toxic materials. Learn how to create a safe, wellness-focused living space.
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Join our Children's Environmental Health Research Translation Intern, Axum, for a day in her work life, spent formatting the newest edition of our CEHRT newsletter. Sign up for updates on the Centers moving science into action to #ProtectKidsHealth: https://t.co/yJ9U4ml8n8
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📢 Calling all Maryland health professionals! Join @Md_PHA and @MDLCV on December 13 for the launch of our newest state network member, Healthy Climate Maryland. Featuring keynote speaker Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, ED of @CEHN. Register today! https://t.co/fzsf6ILkFe
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New research from Tim Nelin, Scott Lorch & Heather Burris @CEH_Philly " Associations of PM2.5 exposure with emergency department visits and readmissions among preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cumulative PM2.5 exposure in the year after NICU discharge was not significantly associated with medically attended acute respiratory illness among infants with BPD. However, infants with Grade 1 BPD...
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More Center member news! @Eugenia_South receives nearly $10 million grant to study whether certain environmental and financial interventions in specific Philadelphia neighborhoods could move the needle on Black health disparities. https://t.co/mjI40rNsnq
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Another shout out for our Deputy Director!
Researchers awarded $11M @NIH grant to study the impact of chemical exposure on dementia risk ft. Aimin Chen (@UPennDBEI/ @CEH_Philly), Dean Jones (@EmoryUniversity), Lifang Hou (@NorthwesternU) & @KristineYaffe (@UCSF) https://t.co/iLE8fz6YHA
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How does PM2.5 exposure impact pregnancy? @HarvardChanSPH study reveals immune disruptions via epigenetic changes, linking fine particulate matter to inflammation and pregnancy complications. Learn how cytokines and histone modifications play a role. https://t.co/rsIZ0cCpfX
hsph.harvard.edu
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution was associated with higher levels of inflammation among pregnant women, potentially leading to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study from Harvard...
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SAVE THE DATE: One week from today, hear from legal and scientific experts about what's gone wrong with #EPA decision-making and what it means for the future of health and environmental justice. Register at https://t.co/mworCSmyoi
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Next week! Our final webinar of the year features @RutgersU Professor Dr. Derek Shendell who will discuss the NJ Safe Schools Program and selected findings from 2021-2023 NJ Newer High School Teachers Training-to-Research Cohort Study https://t.co/zHHv6aPA8P
prcceh.upenn.edu
The PRCCEH December 2024 seminar: The NJ Safe Schools Program at Rutgers School of Public Health, and, selected findings from 2021-2023 NJ Newer High School Teachers Training-to-Research Cohort Study.
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Our Co-Director Dr. Aimin Chen is featured in the @PhillyInquirer for his new grant project to study the links between environmental contaminants and dementia. https://t.co/xCKpHT1dCo
inquirer.com
The project will test blood and urine samples collected from thousands of people over decades, looking for traces of pesticides, metals, and other substances in people who later develop dementia.
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Did you miss @OSUASPIRE's Ignite Symposium for #CEhday? The recordings of these inspiring short talks are now available! Hear how Pilot project awardees are using research & translation to #ProtectKidsHealth
health.oregonstate.edu
This event will promote collaborations between academia, community partners and organizations in the field of children’s environmental health.
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Look who is the featured PEPH grantee of the month! https://t.co/n4ivot0Orl
niehs.nih.gov
PEPH grantee highlights showcase individuals who share the goal of increasing the impact of environmental public health research at the local, regional, and national level.
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Happening 12/3: Join @ceh_philly to learn about the NJ Safe Schools Program at Rutgers with Dr. Derek G. Shendell, Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice at the Rutgers School of Public Health
prcceh.upenn.edu
The PRCCEH December 2024 seminar: The NJ Safe Schools Program at Rutgers School of Public Health, and, selected findings from 2021-2023 NJ Newer High School Teachers Training-to-Research Cohort Study.
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Ending #ChildrensHealthMonth we visited the University of Pennsylvania to meet with staff & leadership from @CEH_Philly & @UPennCEET_CEC. We will continue to explore collaborations in Children’s Health and Environmental Justice in the Philadelphia area together.
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