@NYSCHECK

The New York State Children’s Environmental Health Centers are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New York State’s children.

 New York, NY
nyscheck.org/
Joined May 2018
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We are using Instagram and Linkedin for our social media channels in 2024. Instagram: instagram.com/nyscheck/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/nyschec… Also, signup for our email list if you haven't! nyscheck.org/email-signup/
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Upstate Children's Environmental Health@Upstate_CEH9 Oct 2024
Replying to @Syracuse1848
@Syracuse1848 Mayor Ben Walsh has declared Thursday, October 10th, 2024 as Children's Environmental Health Day. #CEHday promotes the vision of a healthier, safer, and more equitable world for all children, aiming to reduce the incidence of preventable health issues. @NYSCHECK
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Are GMO Foods Safe for My Child? AAP Policy Explained healthychildren.org/English/… @healthychildren #GMO @NYSAAPCH2

Are GMO Foods Safe for My Child? AAP Policy Explained

​​In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) takes a close look at evidence surrounding genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Here's what we know about how foods and drinks with...

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❄️HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM NYSCHECK, REGION 2 PEHSU & MOUNT SINAI EXPOSOMICS INSTITUTE❄️ #newyork #environment #nyscheck #HappyHolidays2023
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Green & Healthy Homes Initiative
@HealthyHousing8 Dec 2023
🏡 Healthy homes are the foundation of a thriving community! GHHI is dedicated to providing resources, education, and solutions to eliminate lead hazards and create safer living environments. 💚 Discover how we make a difference at ghhi.org
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National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH)@NCHH8 Dec 2023
OUT NOW (November 30): @EPA has announced its proposed "Lead and Copper Rule Improvements." Details here: epa.gov/ground-water-and-dri… #LeadPoisoning #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #HealthyHomes #HealthyHousing

Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements | US EPA

Lead and Copper Rule Improvements summary.

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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-en…
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Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (November 2023) fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodb…

Investigation of Elevated Lead & Chromium Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce

FDA issues Warning Letter and leverages Import Alerts.

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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and State Health Department Urge Consumers to Heed FDA and CDC Warning Regarding Lead in Certain Apple Purée and Applesauce Products health.ny.gov/press/releases… @HealthNYGov
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HRSA@HRSAgov15 Nov 2023
TUNE IN TOMORROW at 11AM ET: To celebrate National Rural Health Day, #HRSA will be hosting a webinar to highlight innovations in #rural health care delivery; stay tuned for the registration link. #NRHD23 #PowerofRural
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Three @NYSCHECK centers (Olivia Malvasi, Perry Sheffield, Kelly Galloway) and colleague Faustenia Morrow (monarchofip.com/) represent at the 13th Adirondack Youth Climate Summit at The Wild Center. @WildCenter
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Mount Sinai Exposomics@SinaiExposomics3 Nov 2023
🧵 Keeping food and other compostable material out of the waste stream is an environmental health intervention and also a child health intervention for healthier communities and a healthier planet.
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U.S. Global Change Research Program@usgcrp14 Nov 2023
Today, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5): nca2023.globalchange.gov/
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A Youth Symposium on #Environmental and #ClimateJustice was held on Wed, Oct 11  in honor of Children’s Environmental Health Day 2023. It featured participants from @FuturesIgnite @HBCAC & @sixthstreetcc. #cehday #NewYork nyscheck.org/youth-symposium…
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CDC Environment
@CDCEnvironment2 Nov 2023
Prep your home for #WinterWeather. Have your heating system serviced professionally to make sure that it is clean, working properly, and ventilated to the outside. More tips: bit.ly/2F5p0UK #PrepYourHealth
Two people dressed in warm clothing and smiling by a fireplace. The text says, “Heat Your Home Safely. Vent fireplaces and wood stoves. Don’t run cords for heaters under carpets or rugs. Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from drapes, furniture, and bedding.”

ALT Two people dressed in warm clothing and smiling by a fireplace. The text says, “Heat Your Home Safely. Vent fireplaces and wood stoves. Don’t run cords for heaters under carpets or rugs. Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from drapes, furniture, and bedding.”

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Perry Sheffield and Kim Knowlton presented this week on climate and health for the American Museum of Natural History Our Planet, Our Voices, Our Future course as part of the #AMNH Science Alliance high school program. For more about the program: rb.gy/f7wey
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Organized by fantastic AMNH teachers Gio Camano and Sofia Schembari. Program for middle school students also available.  Both have reduced and free tuition sliding scale options.
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Dr. Stanley Schaffer and Dr. Sandra Jee from Golisano Childrens Hospital join us on Good Day Rochester to spread awareness during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. #nyscheck #RochesterNY Protect your family from #LeadPoisoning foxrochester.com/news/good-d…
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Join #EPA Region 2 for a webinar on A Community-based approach to protect children where they play. Oct 31st, 2023 10am-11am Meeting Link: bit.ly/3MdXMuG #ceh #community
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This is the first study to report associations between exposure to certain #PFAS and increased #thyroid #cancer risk @SinaiExposomics mountsinaiexposomics.org/new…
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