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Children’s Environmental Health Symposium

Children’s Environmental Health Symposium flyer (PDF format)

Children’s Environmental Health Symposium flyer

 

Event Title
Children’s Environmental Health Symposium

Date
February 17, 2026

Cost
Free educational opportunity (no registration fee)

Location
Children’s Health Specialty Center
Independence Conference Room, 1st Floor
2350 N Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX 75207

Event Overview
The Children’s Environmental Health Symposium provides education on the impact of environmental factors on children’s health. Topics include environmental hazardous exposures, lead poisoning, pesticide safety, childhood cancer and environmental links, extreme weather impacts, indoor air pollution, asthma, and related public health concerns.

Target Audience
Physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, social workers, public health practitioners, community health workers, policy makers, academics, teachers, school nurses, counselors, and other community members.

Continuing Education

  • Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • Nursing contact hours available
  • Credits may be applicable for other healthcare professionals depending on licensing board acceptance

Sponsors / Providers

  • Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health (SWCPEH)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Department of Emergency Medicine
  • Children’s Health System of Texas

Registration
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Registration link:
https://elpasottuhsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1FGIkfiXU2oVrls

Contact Information
Email: SWCPEH@ttuhsc.edu

 


Train the Trainer: Environmental Health Education

Train the Trainer Enviromental Health Education flyer (PDF format)

Train the Trainer Enviromental Health Education agenda (PDF format)

 

Event Title
Train the Trainer: Environmental Health Education

Dates
February 18, 2026 – February 19, 2026
(1.5-day training)

Location
Cooper Hotel & Conference Center
Berkley Conference Room
12230 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75230

Host Organization
Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health (SWCPEH)
Part of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) network
Located at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Serving Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas

Audience

  • Community health workers
  • Promotoras
  • Public health staff
  • Frontline educators

Event Description
The SWCPEH will host a 1.5-day Train the Trainer Environmental Health Education program designed to provide practical, culturally relevant information that participants can share directly with families and communities.

Training Topics

  • Introduction to Pediatric Environmental Health and Prenatal Exposures
  • Childhood Cancer and the Environment: Reducing Risk
  • Protecting Farmworkers and Their Families from Pesticide Use
  • Household Hazardous Chemicals
  • Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing
  • Emergency Preparedness

Registration Information
Space is limited
Food will be provided
No-cost registration
Registration link: https://elpasottuhsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sfC4PkSVsD9myq

 


10th Annual Children’s Environmental Health Day.

PEHSU is celebrating by highlighting 10 resources created by PEHSU Regions and the National PEHSU Network.

Poster for 10th Annual Children’s Environmental Health Day

More information:

CEH Day poster on Canva

CEH Day post on linktree

CEH Day post on blog post on PEHSU website


October is Health Literacy Month – a time when health organizations, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, and other groups work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy. Together, we can build a world with greater health equity where all people can attain positive health outcomes. Visit healthliteracymonth.org today to learn how you can turn awareness into action! #healthliteracymonth

 


 

Ongoing Events


Pediatric Environmental Health Grand Rounds 

Webinar series registration link:

Webinar Link

Description:

This webinar series is hosted by the Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health at TTUHSC El Paso as part of the educational and outreach efforts of the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit for EPA region 6 .

PFAS QR Code


The Southwest Center for pediatric and Environmental health hosts group trainings for Community Health Workers (CHW)/ Promotores, and other public health professionals. If you are interested in a presentation on childhood cancer and how it relates to children’s environmental health or protecting farmworkers and their families from pesticides, please contact:

Emma McKellar via email: emma.mckellar@ttuhsc.edu

Childhood Cancer Farmworkers

 


 

 

 

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