EPA Tools & Resources WebinarPediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units: A Key Resource and Partner in Improving Children’s Environmental HealthWednesday, July 15, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ETPediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) are a network of pediatricians, nurses, health educators, and other health professionals with expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of health issues that arise from environmental exposures — from preconception through adolescence. For nearly 30 years, PEHSUs have helped countless children and their families address adverse health impacts resulting from environmental exposures through consultations, education, and outreach initiatives. PEHSUs are an important source of information — not only for healthcare providers, but also for parents, schools, childcare centers, local and state health officials. PEHSUs are located in each of the federal regions, which ensures that efforts are focused and specialized to the environmental issues of most concern to their respective communities. During this webinar, you will hear directly from PEHSU leaders and staff on case studies and other examples highlighting the type of work they do to protect children’s environmental health and safety including working with communities and local, state and tribal entities in their regions.
Learn More About PEHSUsPediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) work collaboratively to improve health systems to make communities safer for children and families. They provide community education and outreach, training for health professionals, and guidance and referrals. PEHSUs are supported by CDC's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and EPA and managed by the Public Health Institute.  |
