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Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit

Environmental Health Reference Card (top left corner)

GBPSR and sister chapter San Francisco Bay Area PSR teamed up on an exciting project in 2004 to bring practical tools on preventing exposures to toxic chemicals to pediatric and family care practices around the country. The Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit, endorsed by the AAP, includes laminated desk and pocket reference guides for providers, and patient handouts including "Prescription for Prevention" sheets, refrigerator magnets, and posters.

A distinguished group of pediatricians were involved in the planning, development, and oversight group. They are Guenter Hofstadler MD, Brian Linde MD, Mark Miller MD MPH, Lisa Asta MD, Siobhan McNally MD, and David Wallinga MD MPA. Staff at GBPSR coordinated the project in conjunction with colleagues at SFBay PSR.

The Toolkit materials were piloted at 17 pediatric and family practices in Massachusetts and California. The 6-month pilot phase concluded in February 2005, and findings were presented at medical and scientific conferences around the nation. Revisions were made to materials based on evaluation feedback, and materials in PDF form are now posted for downloading and reprinting from this site. PSR national has joined in to lead a nationwide marketing and dissemination plan for the Toolkit. At the same time, we are working with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)/CDC to develop an online CME course on the Toolkit and its message of preventing exposures to toxic substances and promoting health.


View or download the Toolkit Training Curriculum PPT

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