Western New York Children’s Environmental Health Center

What does #COVID19 mean for families? This short article from JAMA Pediatrics shares information on risk, advice for preparing your family, and precautions for children with special health care needs. #coronavirus

Washing your hands is one of the best ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The Surgeon General explains the five key steps you should take to ensure you're washing your hands correctly. Find more info at CDC.gov/COVID19.

Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs. What you need to know about handwashing: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/

We believe that the #smell of a healthy home is no smell at all." The risks of recurrent wheeze and #asthma were notably higher in homes with frequent use of ...certain products, such as liquid or solid air fresheners, plug-in deodorizers, dusting sprays, antimicrobial hand sanitizers and oven cleaners #nosmellatall #fragrance #protectingchildrenfromtoxicchemicals https://www.cbc.ca//babies-cleaning-products-asthma-study-

Partner Profile Video: Rhonda Keyser from Cafeteria Culture (CafCu) is an environmental education organization working with youth to creatively achieve zero was...te schools, plastic free waters, and climate smart communities. https://nyscheck.org/partner-profile-video-rhonda-keyser-f/ #waste #environment See more

Partner Video Profile: Justin Wood from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest "We have fought for more than 40 years to protect civil rights and achieve liv...ed equality for communities in need." https://nyscheck.org/partner-video-profile-justin-wood-for/ #NYLPI #civilrights #environment #NewYork See more

#ATSDR has updated its guidance on #PFAS for clinicians to help them respond to patient concerns about potential exposure. The document provides an overview of what is known about PFAS and its health effects. It’s available now at: https://bit.ly/39N0FOn

The NYS Dept of Health has a great resource for learning how to reduce environmental exposures in children! https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2818.pdf also... in Spanish https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2819.pdf See more

The PEHSUs and AAP are currently recruiting pediatric primary care practices to participate in the AAP Lead Testing ECHO. This ECHO serves as a forum for pediat...ric primary care practices to improve knowledge, skills and self-efficacy around blood lead testing and follow-up care in order to better identify and treat children affected by lead exposure. PEHSU faculty will serve as hub subject matter experts, with primary care practices as spokes. Applications are being accepted now through January 15, 2020: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LeadTestECHO2 See more

For 6-8th grade students! We All Live In a Watershed Poster Contest - DEC and the New York Water Environment Association is holding a We All Live in a Watershed... poster contest. This poster contest is designed to encourage middle school students to learn about the watersheds where they live and how to conserve and protect these water resources. https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/32108.html

Scientists say that glitter is a "global hazard."

Engineered stone is one of the most popular options for kitchen and bathroom countertops. But workers have gotten sick and even died after cutting the material and breathing in dangerous silica dust, public health officials say.