Healthy Schools PA

01/27/2022

January is Radon Awareness Month!

Reminder: Webinar today at 3:30 pm - What every school needs to know about radon.

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04/07/2021

May Day Green Soiree Featuring Dr. Leo Trasande

Reserve your seat today - spaces limited! YOU ARE INVITED! A live, virtual evening with Dr. Leo Trasande, internationally recognized pediatrician, researcher and author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer. Ope

04/05/2021

Special town hall meeting on air quality tomorrow

Plus: Op Ed on Pittsburgh Lead Safety Law Resident-Led Town Hall on Air Quality - April 6 - 12:00-1:00 pm Gone are the days of “Smoky City,” where street lights had to be turned on at noon. Now Pittsb

03/17/2021

Choosing foods wisely

Join us for lunch tomorrow... WHE CREATE CHANGE: Choosing Foods Wisely Thursday, March 18th from 12:30 - 1:00 pm Join WHE as we recognize National Nutrition Month this Thursday March 18th at 12:30 pm!

02/01/2021

Calling young activists! We are looking for youth speakers age, 8-18, interested in participating in one of two intergenerational panel events, dates TBD in the evenings in February. These panels will be uplifting and talking about how panelists are impacted by and/or actions the panelists are taking related to community development, age and ability justice. Artists, spoken word, videographers, etc. encouraged to submit to participate. This is a paid speaking opportunity. If selected as a speaker, we will reach out to you with the two different event dates to see which time works best for you. Apply here: http://bit.ly/3oJwwWJ

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01/27/2021

WHE Create Change: Radon

Lead Risk Assessments for Pittsburgh Residents WHE CREATE CHANGE: Radon Awareness Month Join WHE as we recognize National Radon Action Month on Thursday, January 28th at 6:30 pm! We will have two loca

12/22/2020

An unprecedented 10th year for WHE ... and YOU

Celebrating 10 years of creating healthy communities Celebrating 10 years of creating healthy communities! Dear friends, The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone. Not only has it demonstrated the vul

12/01/2020

Celebrating 10 years of creating healthy communities!

Won't you support us this Giving Tuesday? Celebrating 10 years of creating healthy communities! On this Giving Tuesday, we are so grateful for your support of our mission to create healthy communities

11/24/2020

Could not be more excited for this year's 5th Annual Healthy Schools Summit!
Are you registered yet?

The Healthy Schools Summit is going virtual this year! Join us as we translate research into action to create green and healthy schools.

11/24/2020

WHE gives thanks for each of YOU!

Plus online learning opportunities in December At this time of year as we reflect on what we are thankful for, we are so grateful for your support of our mission to create healthy communities. This pa

11/16/2020

Join us for the 5th Annual Healthy Schools Summit taking place virtually on December 3, 2020! The theme of this year’s summit is “Translating Research into Action and Moving Knowledge into Practice”. Check out our full agenda and register today! All are welcome. Act 48 and Nursing CE credits are available.

How are school stakeholders coming together to realize our shared goal for green, safe and healthy schools for students and staff to return to? How are school leaders translating public health research into action to prevent the spread of COVID-19? What resources are available for our educators, nurses, parents, and students to respond to existing and emerging school health needs? Join us as we tackle these issues head-on with national, state, and local experts in a virtual conference format.

Highlights Include:
• Keynote addresses from Tracy Enger, Program Manager at the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, and Anisa Heming, Director, Center for Green Schools
• Public Health Decision Making for School Leaders Panel Discussion
• Clearing the Air: Indoor Air Quality and COVID-19 in Schools
• Virtual Healthy Schools Recognition Program Awards Ceremony
• Workshops for educators, school health professionals, and youth!

Register today:

The Healthy Schools Summit is going virtual this year! Join us as we translate research into action to create green and healthy schools.

11/11/2020

Happy Veterans Day. Here is a resource guide for teachers.

Want to learn more about Veterans Day history? You can now download the Veterans Day Teacher Resource Guide.