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Your Environment. Your Health.

Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) Program

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The Pediatric and Reproductive Environmental Health Scholars (PREHS) program, established in 2021, trains pediatric healthcare providers, obstetricians and gynecologists, and other healthcare professionals to address environmental health issues.

In partnership with the Pediatric and Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs), the PREHS program provides research experiences that weave together clinical practice in environmental health, community-level engagement, and teaching. Scholars will learn about the array of interactions — biological, psychological, social, and cultural — that occur between children, pregnant women, and new mothers and their environment.

The goal is to create a network of healthcare professionals recognized in their field for tackling the complexities of pediatric and reproductive environmental health.

Current Grantees

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Emory University

In partnership with the Morehouse School of Medicine, a historically black university, Emory School of Nursing has established the Southeastern Environmental Exposures and Disparities (SEED) program, which serves the Region 4 PEHSU. Faculty scholars collaborate with local community partners from a region facing systemic racism and growing climate change-related environmental threats that intensify health disparities. Learn more about the project on RePORTER.

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai’s program for Scholars in Environmental Pediatrics, Reproductive Health, and Life Course Science serves the Region 2 PEHSU. To better address the root causes of diseases, the program strives to develop a coherent plan that integrates environmental health into initiatives related to reproductive and pediatric precision medicine. Learn more about the project on RePORTER.

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University of Washington

Based in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, the University of Washington PREHS program partners with clinical departments within the School of Medicine as well as with the School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology. Scholars will be prepared to serve not only as scientists, but as clinician-advocates and trusted voices on policy and practices to improve environmental health conditions in the Region 10 PEHSU. Learn more about the project on RePORTER.

Working With PEHSUs

Pediatric and Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) are regional hubs of pediatric and reproductive environmental health specialists. They provide outreach, education, and consultations to advance the integration of environmental health into clinical practice and public health. PEHSUs are typically based at university medical centers and work with parents, schools and community groups, and federal, state, and local agencies, among others. Currently 10 PEHSUs serve the United States.

Program Contacts

Liam R. O'Fallon
Liam O'Fallon, M.A.
Health Specialist

Tel 984-287-3298
Fax 919-316-4606
ofallon@niehs.nih.gov
Jennifer Collins
Jennifer B. Collins
Health Specialist

Tel 984-287-3247
collins6@niehs.nih.gov
Michael C. Humble
Mike Humble, Ph.D.
Health Scientist Administrator, Basic Science

Tel 984-287-3272
humble@niehs.nih.gov
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