Women for a Healthy Environment
Life Without Lead Summit 2022
Our 2022 virtual summit featured community leaders, policymakers, advocates, scientists and families from across our region, state and nation to recognize National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and the progress and action required in our community.
Healthy Homes Resource Fair
Mcknight Playground 1250 Page Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWomen for a Healthy Environment (WHE) received a Healthy Homes Production Grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop our Healthy Homes Asthma Program (HHAP). The program is working to identify and enroll 130 households in Allegheny County to deliver interventions proven to improve the health outcomes of children residing in the […]
Measuring Up Our Water Townhall
University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center (Pitt CEC) - Homewood 622 North Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PAThe Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and Women for a Healthy Environment evaluated 36 water systems, documenting transparency, affordability, and water quality practices. Findings were translated into report cards designed to empower more equitable water governance. On September 14th, from 5:00-7:00, we’ll host a town hall to discuss report findings and how residents can use this information […]
Life Without Lead Summit
Join Get the Lead Out, Pittsburgh, The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers and Women for a Healthy Environment for an exciting day at the Life Without Lead Summit! This event is your chance to learn, connect, and take action for a lead-safe future in Allegheny County. Hear from inspiring speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and […]
Children of the Vine Film Screening
University of Pittsburgh - Public Health Auditorium G23 Parran Hall, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, 130 DeSoto Street,, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCHILDREN OF THE VINE is a deeply unsettling investigation into the controversial herbicide Roundup and its impact on public health. With 3.6 billion pounds of Roundup sprayed annually on crops grown in the U.S., CHILDREN OF THE VINE couldn’t be more timely. At the center of this controversy is glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Monsanto’s […]
An evening with Carey Gillam, the Truth Behind Monsanto and Roundup
University of Pittsburgh University Club 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWHE is pleased to present An Evening with Carey Gillam. Join them for a lively presentation with journalist and author Carey Gillam as she discusses her book, The Monsanto Papers and delves into topics such as modern agriculture's overuse of deadly pesticides and corporate efforts to censor the truth. The Monsanto Papers is the inside story […]
Radon Awareness in Schools & Child Care
ZoomLearn about radon’s health effects and action steps that schools and childcare can take to protect their children from radon exposure. Speakers: Stacy Sowers, Radiation Health Physicist at the PA Department of Environmental Protection Topic: An overview of radon, its health risks, and approaches for testing and mitigation, with a focus on radon in Pennsylvania's […]
Earth Day Extravaganza by Women for a Healthy Environment
Marx's Court Time 95 Enterprise St, Elizabeth, PACome join Women for a Healthy Environment for a day of fun and learning at Marx's Court Time! This event is all about promoting a healthy home. From interactive workshops to eco-friendly vendors, there's something for everyone in the family. ***Every family who registers and attends will recieve a free gift*** There will be lots […]
WHE for our Annual Fundraiser, Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, the White House’s Chief Environmental Justice Officer!
Phipps Conservancy and Botanical Garden One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDr. White-Newsome joined the Biden-Harris Administration in June 2022. Under her leadership, the Environmental Justice Team is working hard to deliver on President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice agenda, including implementing the recently signed Environmental Justice Executive Order, releasing the first-ever Environmental Justice Scorecard, advancing the Justice40 Initiative and leading the White House Campaign for Environmental Justice.
The True Nature of the Climate Crisis with Zach Brown
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittburgh, PA, United StatesThe True Nature of the Climate Crisis Come join us for an eye-opening event at the Frick Environmental Center where we will delve into the real issues surrounding the climate crisis. Zack Brown, Ph.D, climate scientist discusses the impact of climate change on our planet and what we can do to make a difference. This […]
Youth Panel Discussion on Climate Action
Online Event , United StatesJoin Us for Our 15th Anniversary Kick-off Event: A Powerful Youth-Led Discussion on Climate Action! We're celebrating 15 years of fighting for healthier environments with a year-long series of powerful events - and we're kicking it off with a must-attend conversation about the future of climate justice! Join us on March 27, 2025 for a special youth-led […]
