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One of 6 NIEHS Children's Environmental Health Centers in the U.S.

10/29/2026

When wildfire smoke rolls in, does staying inside keep kids safe? ASPIRE Center research shows school buildings offer uneven protection. Study authors Stephanie Foster and Molly Kile share why smoke planning matters for schools and childcare centers: https://beav.es/g4r
College of Health - Oregon State University | Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families | Children's Environmental Health Network

CORVALLIS, Ore. – American children are increasingly exposed to air pollution as wildfire smoke becomes more common, and some schools and childcare centers struggle to keep indoor breathing conditions clean, a new national study shows. The researchers note that components of wildfire smoke, includ...

10/29/2026

Check out the ASPIRE Center October 2026 newsletter! This edition highlights Children's Environmental Health Month and offers tips for a green Halloween: https://beav.es/gJ9
See past issues and sign up for our newsletter: https://beav.es/N9T
College of Health - Oregon State University | Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families | Children's Environmental Health Network

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

Here's a superpower every parent has: knowledge.

A simple blood lead test can catch exposure early, even when a child looks and acts perfectly healthy. No safe level of lead has been found in kids, so if there's any chance of exposure, talk to your child's doctor today.

Small step, big protection. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4h9nQoV

10/28/2026

Calling all lead-fighting heroes!

This year's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week mission is clear: Keep Kids Safe from Lead.

Lead can hide where you least expect it — in old paint, contaminated water, and soil. Knowing the risks is the first step to protecting your family.

Join CDC, EPA, and HUD in the fight against lead poisoning. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4h9nQoV

10/23/2026

When schools cannot stay safely cool, the effects ripple outward - students lose learning time, staff work in difficult conditions and families scramble when schedules change. Share your story with and help show the full impact of school heat.

10/14/2026

College of Health - Oregon State University students - don't miss this opportunity to become a mentor for Oregon youth with Training to Impact. As part of this program, you will become a positive role model, helping to prevent substance use and gambling in Latine youth (ages 12-18).

10/08/2026

Today is Children’s Environmental Health Day! All children deserve clean air, clean water, safer food & products, & healthy places in which to live, learn, and play. Make your voice heard today in support of these basic rights for children.

10/08/2026

Register for the Environatal Network Fall 2026 Bi-Annual Meetup: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/VmPaIIKWS3GNJ2Xz93pVjQ #/registration

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