We are 1 of 10 national units providing consultation, care, and education to address pediatric and reproductive environmental health concerns in New England.
Boston, MA
Joined June 2015
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PEHSU: New England retweeted
Prioritizing Children’s Health in Post Office Square! 🤝
➡️ Recently, #EPARegion1 hosted medical students and trainees from the Boston Children’s Hospital in collaboration with @NewEnglandPEHSU
🌱Attendees received an overview of #EPANewEngland programs focused on children’s environmental health, had an opportunity to engage with the region’s cross-divisional work, and networked with program staff to identify future collaboration opportunities.
Thanks for visiting us! #PEHSU 💖
🔗 Learn more about the New England Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit: epa.gov/children/region-1-ch…
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PEHSU: New England retweeted
We're excited to share that #PEHSU is a featured topic on the #CDC home page. Visit @CDCgov to learn more. #environmentalhealth #childrenshealth @CDCEnvironment @NewEnglandPEHSU @nwpehsu @R2PEHSU @SEPEHSU4 @MidAmericaPEHSU @pehsu
#Childhoodcancer is devastating and all too common. Here are some ways to reduce the risks by staying away from certain environmental hazards.
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Learn about #childhoodcancer and the environment at our March Pediatric Grand Rounds. Children are not little adults and require special considerations. Come learn more with our experts. Register at: dme.childrenshospital.org/co….
#environmentalhealth #PEHSU
Our hearts are with the first responders, families, loved ones, and all those impacted by the recent wildfires in LA. airnow.gov/sites/default/fil… #pehsu
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We outline the case for considering universal blood lead testing in pregnancy in the recently published Pediatrics supplement on Lead. CONT"D publications.aap.org/pediatr… @NewEnglandPEHSU @ColumbiaOBGYN
PEHSU: New England retweeted
Our newest video on Health Effects of Heavy Metals in Food is out! We can help you make informed decisions about the food you give to your kids. You have the power to make meaningful change! #childrenshealth #babyfood bit.ly/40GpUi6
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Happy #Podcast Day! 😎🎤 🎧Now Streaming: Pediatric #EnvironmentalHealth Radio! Learn about #leadexposure in #children from our #PEHSU Experts Dr. Marissa Hauptman and Dr. Nick Newman. A big thank you to these incredible #doctors for being on the first episode and all the work they do to #protectkidshealth! #childrenshealth #pediatrics #CDC #EPA @CDCEnvironment @EPA
Our December Grand Rounds is now open for registration. #climatechange #globalhealthequity
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Excited that members of our team, w/ colleagues @BerkeleyLab published "Measured air quality impacts after teaching parents about cooking ventilation with a video: a pilot study" finding concerning pollution from gas stove use & ways to reduce exposures! bit.ly/4fPSXVa
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Free Climate & Health Education: Explore lectures, podcasts, and presentations on key topics like heat, mental health, and clinical decarbonization. Join us to make a difference! @AMAEdHub #CCHE #ClimateChange 🌍
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Thanks @unleadedkids
We are digging into @AmerAcadPeds focus on #Lead, starting with this call to action: publications.aap.org/pediatr…
In honor of #NLPPW, we are introducing LeadRx.
LeadRx is our new resource for families to help them reduce lead exposure and care for children, pregnant individuals, and families.
Download now at:
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Registration is now open for our November Pediatric Environmental Health Grand Rounds!
"Drinking Water from Private Wells: Risks, Barriers, and Environmental Challenges" with speaker Steve Wilson, MS
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Region 1 PEHSU faculty and trainees have published an important article in Pediatrics this month highlighting a patient with life threatening lead poisoning from the ingestion of jewelry purchased abroad.
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PEHSU: New England retweeted
ATSDR supports the work of the @PEHSUnational! PEHSU helps protect children’s environmental & reproductive health through:
• Health professional and community education
• Community outreach and partnerships
• Consultations & referrals
More: bit.ly/4haYib5
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Free one-hour CME course “Nonstick Nuisance: Medical Monitoring for PFAS”
Link to the CME course via MSU: cmetracker.net/MSU/Publisher…
Link to video via YouTube: youtu.be/j--XNvXubU8?si=ZYOp…
We are excited to announce our new children’s coloring-activity book, “Magic in the Wild”. It was created to encourage children to think about how they are connected to nature and the environment.
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