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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]