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R2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
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R2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
@R2PEHSU
Healthy Environments for All Children- Powered by PEHSU. Serving NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
New York, NY Beigetreten Aralık 2019
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Holiday celebrations remind us of our rich cultural tapestry. We can make this season joyous & kind to the Earth with simple steps. Read our article to learn about the environmental impacts of holiday waste & how to reduce your footprint. shorturl.at/xWZ48 #holidaywaste
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As you decorate for the holidays, remember:
🎄Avoid hanging ornaments within reach of children.
❄️Snow sprays contain harmful chemicals when inhaled.
🐾Some holiday plants like mistletoe, poinsettias, & holly can be toxic if ingested.
1-800-222-1222 or PoisonHelp.org
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❄️HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM NYSCHECK, REGION 2 PEHSU & MOUNT SINAI EXPOSOMICS INSTITUTE❄️ #newyork #environment #nyscheck #HappyHolidays2023
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Don't throw food scraps away - compost them instead! 🚯🐛🌱
Our new videos show how easy and rewarding #CommunityComposting can be. Composting is nature’s way of recycling, and can reduce trash, help address climate change, and build healthy soil.💚🌎
youtu.be/yz_ZHoykTG0
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.@PublicHealth is building understanding and awareness of the public health implications of #climatechange. Check out our new, updated infographics that show how climate change impacts health: apha.org/News-and-Media….
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#Winter weather in your area? Take these simple precautions to keep yourself and your family safe: bit.ly/3M8rHVs
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You can still exercise outside during cold weather—just make sure to follow these safety tips: bit.ly/3M8rHVs
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Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Visit the @CDCgov website to learn how you can stay safe from extreme cold: bit.ly/2zbcvRC
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#Frostbite most often affects nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes. Keep your skin covered and stay warm.
Learn more: bit.ly/2YCuXyh #WinterSafety
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Researchers and innovators: Join the #LeadDetectPrize, a $1 million challenge, on behalf of @CDCgov, to enhance testing for lead in children.
Phase 1 concept papers are due January 22.
Learn more at the December 7 virtual information session: bit.ly/LeadDetectPrize
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Be prepared to stay safe and healthy in winter weather. ❄️
❄️ Have an emergency kit for your home and car.
❄️ Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity.
❄️ Know the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia.
More tips to #PrepYourHealth: bit.ly/2F5p0UK
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Join PEHSU Region 6 for their upcoming environmental health grand rounds. On Thursday December 14, 2023 at 11am (MT) Stephen W. Borron will present on Community Exposures to Ethylene Oxide (EtO): Is Danger in the Air? Register here: bit.ly/3SB5HGG @PEHSU
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#DYK? The Environmental Justice Index (#EJI) can be used to compare environmental burdens in communities across the U.S. Use our new #EJI fact sheet to learn how you can use the tool for local or regional #EnvironmentalJustice challenges
bit.ly/3ufLprZ
#PlaceAndHealth
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See the results of our 2023 Envision the #Environment #Art Showcase that also celebrated #CEHDay. What does a healthy #community look like? #Newyork #youthart @cadapasowalking
nyscheck.org/envision-the-e…
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Reproductive and child health impacts from #climate change. @WSPEHSU @MySMFM @UCSF_EaRTH @UCClimateHealth
Blair J. Wylie@blairwylie
For those interested in learning more about impact of climate change on maternal/newborn health, please have a look at the forthcoming Seminars in Perinatology issue. Had privilege of guest editing with Dr. Cecilia Sorensen. Chapter titles in this thread.
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CDC’s Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework empowers health officials to develop strategies and programs to prepare communities for the health impacts of the changing climate. Learn more: bit.ly/2Nhk92F
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Is it frostbite or hypothermia? Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms to stay safe this #winter.
Visit CDC’s website to learn more: bit.ly/2YCuXyh
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Do you work to improve the health of Spanish speaking populations? Our health experts released THIRTY Prescriptions for Prevention w/ vital tips to reduce toxic chemical exposures in Spanish! @MCN_Health @CDCespanol @EPAespanol
//wspehsu.ucsf.edu/prescriptions-for-prevention/
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