December 16, 2014 CPCHE, together with Dr. Bruce Lanphear (Simon Fraser) and Dr. Robin Walker (Western) submitted a joint letter to the federal Ministers of Health and Environment urging immediate action on Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in hand soaps, personal care products, plastics and other everyday items, citing
November 23, 2014 The societal impact of multiple low-level toxic exposures on the developing brains of today’s children. CPCHE Executive Director, Erica Phipps, and CPCHE Partner Barbara McElgunn with the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada teamed up with Dr Bruce Lanphear, Simon Fraser University and Dr Eric Crighton, University of
April 27, 2014 CPCHE’s radon awareness efforts highlighted in USA Today article on radon. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/27/radon-gas-lung-cancer/5464531/
April 7, 2014 Healthy Schools Day in Canada, April 8, 2014 – CPCHE’s Call to Action.
February 13, 2014 CPCHE launches a national campaign, in partnership with Health Canada, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, the Canadian Lung Association, and Parachute, to encourage families to test their homes for radon. The “Home Safety for your KIDS’ Sake: Check it Today” campaign links radon testing to the
Some fragrance chemicals may be harmful, particularly to children and to individuals who are sensitive to them. They may trigger itchy or watery eyes, worsening of asthma symptoms and other breathing problems, headaches or other acute effects.
Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE) presents the top 5 tips for creating a healthy environment in the home.
Harmful chemicals can move into food or drinks that are heated or stored in plastic. Reducing the use of plastic when making, serving and storing food can protect your family’s health.
Many cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to babies, children, and the developing fetus in the womb.
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