Apply Now: WHE’s Healthy Homes Asthma Program for Families in Allegheny County
Applications open now through Friday, May 23, 2025. Applications for WHE’s current Healthy Homes Asthma program won’t be open much longer! This home repair program strives to create healthier homes […]
Toxic Chemicals in Our Couches
Study Tests Over 100 Couches Across U.S. A new peer-reviewed study released today tested over 100 couch samples from across the U.S. and found that 85% contained toxic or untested […]
National Healthy Homes Month
As we spend more time in our home’s we become more susceptible to potential harms like mold, lead exposure, radon, toxic products that we use for cleaning or personal care, as well as outdoor pollution.
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 […]
Dark Waters: The Story Behind the Environmental Legal Battle Exposing Corporate Cover-up
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 AT 7 PM EST – 8 PM ESTCreate Change: Featuring Robert Bilott, internationally recognized attorney, author and inspiration behind the movie Dark Waters Learn more about […]
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 […]