WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

30/04/2026

Great to see colleague's, including Dr. Catherine Metayer, research in this recent article "Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukemia, research suggests":

Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns

21/04/2026

Check out our latest Childhood Cancer and the Environment Newsletter, focused on Reproductive Health, Environmental Exposures, and Childhood Cancer Risk! https://mailchi.mp/aecc2cba468b/childhood-cancer-the-environment-e-newsletter-13883652?e=63e2812c6c

17/04/2026

Check out this Staff Spotlight with our very own Dr. Marya Zlatnik. Dr. Zlatnik reminds us that protecting reproductive health isn’t just about individual choices. It requires awareness, clinical guidance, and stronger policies to reduce the harmful environmental exposures that can impact fertility, pregnancy, and lifelong health. Read it here:

Meet Dr. Marya Zlatnik, a leader in maternal-fetal medicine, advancing understanding of environmental health in pregnancy.

16/04/2026

You're invited! Tues. 4/21, 7pm, online: What Plastic is Doing to Your Patients—and You! For everyone, not just health professionals! With Dr. Barb Erny of Stanford’s Climate Learning Initiative in Medical Education. https://sfbayphysiciansforsocialresponsibility.ddockforms.com/?form=ae617048-46c9-4340-9de1-45417199d502

14/04/2026

There's a fresh edition of the Children's Environmental Health for Promotores and Community Health Workers newsletter, available in English & Spanish! This material focuses on the health impacts of Unconventional Oil and Gas Production: https://bit.ly/CCEP_news

08/04/2026

New Collegium Ramazzini Statement: "The international community of pediatric clinicians and public health professionals should adopt a new paradigm...focusing on prevention in public policies and enhancing efforts to reduce children’s exposures associated with increased incidence of pediatric cancer."

07/04/2026

Learn more about environmental exposures during the perinatal period and pediatric cancer risk from Joseph Wiemels, PhD on 4/27/26 from 12-1pm PST. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VqC-29yDTJWx4pgRAlk_sw #/registration

24/03/2026

Pesticides are designed to kill pests, but they can also impact humans. Simple steps, like using integrated pest management and reducing take-home exposures, can lower risk. Healthcare professionals can receive free CME via CDC TRAIN: https://bit.ly/free_CME or our Linktree.

19/03/2026

Rates of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have increased among Latinx children in CA compared to white children. Reducing environmental exposures at home may help lower risk. Healthcare professionals can receive free CME via CDC TRAIN: https://bit.ly/free_CME or our Linktree.

16/03/2026

Healthy habits before and during pregnancy matter. Prenatal vitamins with folate, a nutritious diet, and avoiding alcohol and to***co can all support a healthier start for baby. Healthcare professionals can receive free CME via CDC TRAIN: https://bit.ly/free_CME or our Linktree.

13/03/2026

Some studies link oil-based paints and home solvent use during pregnancy to increased childhood cancer risk. Reducing use and exposures are simple steps that may make a difference. Healthcare professionals can receive free CME via CDC TRAIN: https://bit.ly/free_CME or Linktree.