Environmental Health Technical Assistance for Philadelphia Area Childcare Providers – Summer 2021
What did WHE learn from this project? Through our phone calls and personal interactions, we learned that childcare providers are devoted to creating the healthiest and safest spaces for the children and families they service, however they need training and guidance.
American Rescue Plan and Investing in K-12 School Infrastructure
What is the American Rescue Plan and how will it help K-12 school infrastructure in Pennsylvania? The American Rescue Plan is a federal act that was enacted on March 11, 2021 and provided over $122 billion to states to assist K-12 schools in safely reopening and sustaining important operations during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The […]
Cleaning Products: The Impact on Asthma and Allergies within Early Learning Centers
Written by Portia Gillespie, Environmental Health Specialist- Early Learning Did you know that the month of May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness month? According to the American Lung Association, more than 65 million Americans suffer from a combination of allergy and asthma symptoms, May being one of the worst months for these conditions. Asthma […]
Pesticides: How to Deal With Critters Safely
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 […]
Personal Care Products: A Quick 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, a company has the option to choose from more than 12,500 different chemicals; the vast majority of which have never been tested for safety by […]
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 press release with Deb Gross, Pittsburgh City Council District 7. She joined other environmental organization such as: PennEnvironment, the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, Allegheny […]