Obesogens: Hidden Chemicals

Having trouble losing those last couple of pounds? It may be the hidden chemicals in your food. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)are found in a variety of our food, consumer products, and […]

Happy International Women’s Day!

“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish” – Michelle Obama. Happy International Women’s Day! In honor of the day, we wanted to highlight 8 inspirational women […]

Speak out to Get the Lead Out

Michelle at a press conference in front of the City of Pittsburgh Council Chambers

Advocacy in Action. Advocacy is a critical piece of the work we do here at Women for a Healthy Environment. Yesterday our executive director, Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, delivered public comments at […]

“A-ha” moments

The importance of Public Health. “A-ha” moments usually come when you least expect them, even during the most ordinary experiences. Sophomore year of college I was sitting in my infectious […]

Community-focused and Engaged

” Lead exposure is a problem that has a solution “ Lead Safe Allegheny is a coalition with over sixty members representing various diverse sectors. Two of its founding members, […]

Summer is almost here!

Protect your skin AND the environment The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and it seems like everyone is finally shedding their winter gear and spending enjoyable time outside. […]

Public Comments Regarding State Action on PFAS

Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) educates individuals about environmental exposures to public health, provides action steps communities can take to mitigate those risks, and advocates for solutions that create […]

Plastic Free July

Plastic shaped Earth and two hands around it. #plastic free

Take the challenge! Log into any social media website and you will see all types of hashtags for a variety of different “challenges” to participate in. Some of them may […]

Every Child Deserves a Lead-Free School

There are 500 school districts across the state of Pennsylvania serving over 1.7 million school-aged children. By law, we require children to go to school, thus we must make every […]

Personal Care Products: A Quick Overview

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Personal care products include every day items like the shampoo, soap and cosmetics we use. These products are made of different combinations of chemicals and contain potential carcinogens, allergens, and […]