We are a national network of experts in reproductive and children’s health issues related to environmental exposures.

Together, we make up the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) and work collaboratively to improve health systems to make communities safer for children and families. We provide community education and outreach, training for health professionals, and guidance and referrals.

Families & communities

We work with parents; schools; community groups; federal, state, and local government agencies; and others to address reproductive and children’s environmental health issues.  

  • Information and resources on environmental hazards
  • Practical advice on helping children recover from an exposure or cope during and after environmental disasters
  • Connections to specialists who can work with your health professional

Health Professionals

We work with health professionals (HPs) to expand their expertise to provide evidence-based care and solutions for their pediatric patients and expectant parents. Services include:

  • Consultative guidance to HCPs
  • Assistance identifying and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Professional training in practice, through CEUs, events, and peer-reviewed articles
  • Resources on a variety of environmental hazards or topics

Children’s environmental health issues in focus

Learn more about some of the top environmental health issues the PEHSU Network is asked about. Find information and resources for parents or caregivers, school or childcare providers, or health professionals.

PEHSU by Region

There are 10 PEHSU, each responsible for a different geographical region of the United States (US). Each PEHSU is affiliated with an academic health institution and/or hospital with experts in pediatrics, allergy/immunology, neurodevelopment, toxicology, occupational and environmental medicine, nursing, reproductive health and other specialized areas. The PEHSU work together to address reproductive and children’s environmental health issues that affect families and communities. 

Find your PEHSU based on the state, territory, or freely associated state you work or live in. 

 

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Region 9 Region 10

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PEHSU Region 1

Service area: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

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Toll Free: (888) CHILD14 or (888) 244-5314

http://www.childrenshospital.org/pehsu

PEHSU Region 10

Service area: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

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206-221-8671

https://deohs.washington.edu/pehsu

PEHSU Region 2

Service area: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

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(866) 265-6201

http://icahn.mssm.edu/research/pehsu

PEHSU Region 3

Service area: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia

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(833) 362-2243

https://www1.villanova.edu/university/nursing/macche.html

PEHSU Region 4

Service area: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

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Toll Free: (877) 33PEHSU or (877) 337-3478

https://pehsu.emory.edu

PEHSU Region 5

Service area: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

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(312) 355-0597

https://childrensenviro.uic.edu

PEHSU Region 6

Service area: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

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Toll Free: (888) 901-5665

http://swcpeh.org

PEHSU Region 8

Service area: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

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: (877) 800-5554

https://www.denverhealth.org/services/community-health/pediatric-environmental-health-specialty-unit

PEHSU Region 9

Service area: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations

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Toll Free: 866-UC-PEHSU or (866) 827-3478

http://wspehsu.ucsf.edu