Who We Are
We are a national network of experts in child health issues caused by environmental exposures. Together, we make up the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) and work together to improve health systems to make safer communities for children and families.
We provide community education and outreach, training for health professionals, and consultation and referrals. Find a PEHSU expert in your area.
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Pediatric Environmental Health Manual (4th edition)
This popular AAP policy manual helps identify, prevent, and treat pediatric environmental health problems.Pediatric Environmental Toolkit
This FREE toolkit provides trusted information to healthcare providers on environmental health threats.CDC extreme heat
Summer brings extreme temperatures across the U.S. The CDC offers helpful tips and resources to help you stay safe in the extreme heat this summer.Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit Training Module
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry offers this free CEU online course for pediatric health providers, health educators, and other health professionals.Discover
About PEHSU
The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) are a national network of experts in reproductive and children’s environmental health.
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Find an Expert
The PEHSU network has experts in pediatrics and other specialized areas. Contact your regional PEHSU to talk to an expert.
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Health Professionals & Families
The PEHSU offers robust expertise across many environmental health topics and interests. Find information on children's environmental health for health care professionals, families, schools, and community groups.
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National Classroom
We offer various educational opportunities that include the ability to obtain continuing education.
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The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) are supported by cooperative agreement FAIN: NU61TS000296 with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also provides support through Inter-Agency Agreement DW-75-95877701 with CDC/ATSDR. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports the PEHSU as the National Program Office. The content on this website has not been formally disseminated by CDC/ATSDR or the EPA and should not be construed to represent any agency determination or policy. Use of trade names that may be mentioned is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the CDC/ATSDR or EPA.
The information contained on this website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your/your child’s primary care provider. There may be variations in treatment that your provider may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.