Southeast PEHSU

Region 4 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

@NIEHS A2: Our research team noted: children with higher social vulnerability risk have more severe asthma symptoms and asthma flares. We must include social determinants of health when caring for our children! #protectkidshealth https://t.co/7zQrouisHe #NIEHSAsthmaChat

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

@NIEHS A3: Parents can be cautious when using common cleaning products from stores. Many of these products contain harsh chemicals that are irritating to the lungs and can cause respiratory damage. Check out this guide! #NIEHSAsthmaChat #Knowbetterlivebetter #Protectkidshealth

[Little Things Matter @littlethingsmtr]

This #autismawarenessmonth we continue to share #ASD research 👇

@aynumazi from @UMassAmherst "One of most important findings is how adequate folic acid in pregnancy may offset potential harmful effects of phthalates in regard to autistic traits.” https://t.co/jIXiB2M4v8

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

BTC17 Day 2 starts shortly with a symposium on Climate Change for Vulnerable Children. Join us at https://t.co/nLWWZFZq3l #poweredbypehsu #Childrenatthecenter #protectkidshealth

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

AM session of BTC day 1 program wrapping up with more great info on, "Personal Exposure Report Back: Knowledge as a way to end Environmental Health Disparities" from Kylie Riley. #protectkidshealth #poweredbypehsu

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

@EPdelrio just gave a wonderful talk on inequities of lead exposure in US children at the 17th annual BTC conference #protectkidshealth #poweredbypehsu. Thank you Dr. Del Rio!

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

Bravo Alyson Alde, our first BTC trainee to present on, "Water Infrastructure to Improve Childhood Health and Decrease Childhood Lead Exposure" Lead remains a serious concern for the health of children #childrenatthecenter #protectkidshealth #Poweredbypehsu

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

Happening now! 17th Annual BTC conference. https://t.co/fHYy3zL31E #protectkidshealth #poweredbypehsu

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

We need 100 more people who live in the City of Atlanta to take a brief survey about RJ priorities at https://t.co/aA8Y6bvKgV. The survey results will influence policy recommendations from the Atlanta Reproductive Justice Commission to the Atlanta City Council and Mayor's office.

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

We hope to see many of you at the Black Maternal Health Walk next weekend 4/16 10-2 sign up at https://t.co/GE7NoSpZOj. The flyer and toolkits are attached.

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

If a nuclear meltdown occurs, women who are breastfeeding should immediately contact the local health department to receive a medication called potassium iodide. This should be given to the mother and infant within 4 hours of the radiation contamination.

[Southeast PEHSU @SEPEHSU4]

Do environmental factors like smoking and radiation from nuclear facilities affect breastmilk?