The resources below cover a variety of environmental health topics that may impact reproductive and child health and are for healthcare professionals, parents and caregivers, and public health professionals.
PEHSU Resources
Q&A: Region 10 State Information on PFAS and Drinking Water
This NW PEHSU factsheet summarizes current (as of publish date in Feb 2023) PFAS drinking water regulations in Region 10.
Alaska Department of Health Lead Webpage
This AK DHSS webpage offers information about childhood lead poisoning and prevention in Alaska.
Oregon Health Authority Lead Webpage
This OHA webpage offers information about childhood lead poisoning and prevention in Oregon.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Lead Webpage
This ID DHW webpage offers information about childhood lead poisoning and prevention in Idaho.
Washington Department of Health Lead Webpage
This WA DOH webpage offers information about childhood lead poisoning and prevention in Washington state.
No Level is Safe: A Review of Lead Poisoning and Prevention for Nursing Professionals
This 30 minute video for nurses discusses childhood lead poisoning and prevention.
1.0 CNE credit available: https://kcmsociety.org/preventing-childhood-lead-poisoning/
1.0 CNE credit available: https://kcmsociety.org/preventing-childhood-lead-poisoning/
CDC Mission Unleaded: How to test children for lead with maximum accuracy
This CDC video provides tips & tricks for healthcare providers and laboratory staff on how to reduce the risk of contamination when performing blood lead testing.
Clinical Management of Lead Exposure In Pregnant and Lactating Women and the Breastfed Infant
This NW PEHSU factsheet contains best practice guidance around lead exposure in pregnant and breastfeeding individuals and breastfeeding infants.
Traditional Sources of Lead Exposures in Immigrant Populations
This NW PEHSU factsheet is meant to inform community members about potential sources of lead exposure from sources such as cosmetics, candies and spices, and consumer products that are commonly used in immigrant and refugee populations.
Traditional Sources of Lead Exposures in Immigrant Populations for Clinicians
This NW PEHSU factsheet is meant to inform healthcare providers about potential sources of lead exposure from sources such as cosmetics, candies and spices, and consumer products that are commonly used in immigrant and refugee populations.
Blood Lead Testing and Public Health Response in Washington State
This NW PEHSU factsheet outlines information on blood lead testing, reporting, and public health response in WA state. This factsheet is pertinent to public health professionals and healthcare providers interested in learning more about the public health role in cases of children with elevated…