Highlighting Community Health Worker Response to COVID-19

Over the past year, Women for a Healthy Environment received funding through the Allegheny County Health Department to support the expansion of our Community Health Worker team. Through this opportunity, Community Health Workers obtain specialized COVID-19 training to provide education and connection to resources in the communities they are working in. Additionally, WHE has partnered […]

What is Climate Change and what can I do about it?

Flooded neighborhood

The United Nations defines climate change as the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

Pesticides: How to Deal With Critters Safely

WHE Create Change: How to Use Integrated Pest Management for a Healthy Home

As we approach warmer days, WHE wanted to share some resources on how to safely and effectively deal with pests both in the home and garden. Unfortunately, at some point we have likely encountered (or inevitably will have to deal with) unwanted critters in their home. The droppings or body parts of cockroaches and other […]