Personal Care Products: Updated Overview
Personal care products in everyday items including shampoo, soap and cosmetics are made of different combinations of chemicals and contain potential carcinogens, allergens and toxins.When creating new personal care products, […]
Racism: We are not doing enough!
A child’s zip code must never determine their health outcome. This core belief – that no matter where children live and learn, they should have the ability to thrive without […]
So, what is lead?
Lead is a toxic metal that is naturally not found in the human body but is commonly used in our surrounding infrastructure. Lead has been used in buildings, water pipes, […]
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
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
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 […]
National Public Health Week 2020 – Healthy Housing
Today we are joining other public health professionals during National Public Health Week 2020 and highlighting the impact of healthy housing, especially during this extended time at home! Now, more […]
Personal Care Products: A Quick Overview
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 […]
Wrapping up National Healthy Homes Month – Lead Poisoning Prevention
As we close out June as National Healthy Homes Month, we are taking some time to recognize the decades long environmental health issue of lead poisoning. So, what is lead? […]
We are not doing enough!
A child’s zip code must never determine their health outcome. This core belief – that no matter where children live and learn, they should have the ability to thrive without […]
A Reflection of 50 Years: Celebrating Earth Day!
It was April 6, 1970, the day Raymond and Lillian welcomed a healthy baby girl into this world. It was a different time back then, in many ways, and then […]