Region 2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
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R2PEHSU is a regional center with experts in reproductive and children’s environmental health. PEHSUs provide education and guidance to health professionals, communities, and families to promote healthy environments where children live, play, and learn.
Region 1 PEHSU Co-Director, Alan Woolf, MD, MPH, was interviewed for this informative article on reducing your family's exposure to PFAS. Check it out here: www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/how...
How to Reduce Your Exposure to PFAS
PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals linked to serious health risks. Here’s how to reduce your exposure to PFAS in water, food, and household products.
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Leaves are falling across NYS. Consider using zero-emission lawn equipment to clear the leaves, including electric mowers or leaf blowers, or even manual tools such as rakes to limit air emissions. Check out the latest issue of Air Mail! to learn more ⤵️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYS...
Lead isn’t just “paint chips.” It hides in old paint and pipes, contaminated soil, even some spices and cosmetics. And those small exposures that stack up. In our latest episode of Lead Talks, Mark Maddaloni breaks down the many sources and why informed choices matter. youtube.com/shorts/pJfTe...
Playing "Whack A Mole" To Eradicate Lead Poisoning
YouTube video by EndLeadPoisoningPodcast
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 Join us Oct. 20 from 6:30–7:30 PM for a free Breast Health Education webinar with AICF and NY CATRH. Open to survivors, health pros, and advocates. RSVP: ccny.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable — yet NY still leads the nation. We can change this. Join us for a community conversation on prevention. 📅 Thurs, Oct. 30 | 6–8 PM 📍 1854 Amsterdam Ave (2nd Fl) 📧 elizabeth.reyes@weact.org 📞 646-983-7098
Check out this crew of dedicated pediatric health professionals coming together to celebrate CEH Day! Every day, the R2 PEHSU applies its breadth of expertise to help children and families live, learn, and play in healthy environments. Want to learn more? icahn.mssm.edu/research/pehsu
It’s Children’s Environmental Health Day! Together we can achieve a society where all children have access to clean air and water, safer and healthier foods, and healthy learning environments. How are you celebrating today? Get inspiration to make a change or celebrate #CEHday with your community
Children's Environmental Health Day
Healthy environments for all kids!
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DYK that this Thursday, 10/9 is Children's Environmental Health (CEH) Day? Don't have plans yet?? Check out our partner network's CEH Day celebratory activities on their website below. The day's events are co-sponsored by R2 PEHSU!! nyscheck.org/cehday/
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We have new resources for families available in Spanish, called "Rx for Prevention"! Check them out on our partner website for topics including secondhand smoke, lead exposure, mold, and radon. nyscheck.org/pehsurx-espa...
PEHSU Rx for Prevention Español – NYSCHECK
Favor, seleccione los enlaces abajo para descargar, imprimir y compartir las recetas.
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Tenemos recursos nuevos para las familias, llamados “Recetas para la Prevención”! Visita nuestra página web que incluye tópicos como lo son el plomo, la exposición al humo de cigarrillo de segunda mano, el moho y el radón. nyscheck.org/pehsurx-espa...
PEHSU Rx for Prevention Español – NYSCHECK
Favor, seleccione los enlaces abajo para descargar, imprimir y compartir las recetas.
nyscheck.org
R2 PEHSU Medical Director, Lauren Zajac, MD, MPH, FAAP presented at the AAP National Conference last weekend to educate pediatric professionals on "Unveiling the Hidden Threat of Emerging Pollutants: Counseling Families About PFAS and Microplastics". Well done, Dr. Zajac!
SAVE THE DATE! Check out the podcast below during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to learn about childhood lead hazards. Sponsored by our partners at #NYSCHECK
This past Friday, R2PEHSU Co-Director, Maida Galvez, MD, MPH, FAAP presented at the AAP National Conference on "Breaking the Mold: Addressing Myths About Testing and Treatment for Environmental Mold Exposure" to educate a room full of pediatricians on mold exposure in children. Kudos, Dr. Galvez!
ACOG’s newly updated guidance on cannabis use in pregnancy and lactation is out now. Read the full guidance for evidence-based strategies for screening, counseling, and supporting patients with compassion: bit.ly/4nip0Rq