The Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN)
CEHN is an organization with a strong basis in pediatrics and environmental health science dedicated to protecting children from environmental hazards. Their website reviews an important new research article relevant to pediatric environmental health each month. Each article summary contains the abstract, a link to the full text, and an analysis of the policy implications of the article.

Prescriptions: Looking Closer at ADHD and Lead
Mission Local, a bilingual online local news and blog site for the San Francisco Mission District, uses print, multimedia and video to deliver information that offers diverse residents a way to connect and stay informed. A new article highlights the work of UCSF PEHSU staff Molly Burke and Mark Miller.

The nuclear situation in Japan and implication for Californians
Frequently asked questions answered on California Department of Public Health Website. California has a plan of response for radiological emergencies if one were to arise. Plans include the Nuclear Radiological Emergency Program and the National Response Framework.

The Integrated Pest Management Toolkit for Early Care and Education Programs
Practical information about using integrated pest management (IPM) to prevent and manage pest problems in early care and education programs. The Toolkit includes: A curriculum booklet, Integrated Pest Management: A Curriculum for Early Care and Education Programs, which includes general information about IPM, the Healthy Schools Act, what you need to know about pests and pesticides, how to implement IPM, and appendices with sample policies, forms and letters.These materials were developed by the University of California (UC), San Francisco School of Nursing's California Childcare Health Program, UC Berkeley's Center for Children's Environmental Health Research, UC Statewide IPM Program and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Information on environmental chemicals and pregnancy
The UCSF Program Reproductive Health and the Environment was founded in 2007 by Dr. Linda C. Giudice, chair of OB/GYN at UCSF, in order to meet the need for continued environmental reproductive health research and for the translation of science into preventive policy action, enhanced health care and heightened public awareness.

Organophosphate Pesticides and Children's Health - A Primer for Health Care Providers
Aimed at health care providers, but open to the general public, this course presents the current scientific evidence regarding health risks for children exposed to organophosphate pesticides (OPs). This information is needed to understand potential risks to pediatric patients and inform clinical problem solving regarding pesticide exposure.

Cleaning Up a Broken CFL
What to Do if a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb or Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb Breaks in Your Home
Simple advice for a common problem from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
A guide to preventing and remediating household problems with moisture and mold from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

breathecalifornia.org
Beginning in 1904, Breathe California has worked to reduce the impact of lung disease through prevention, education, advocacy and patient services.

www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma
American Lung Association's Asthma Homepage

www.cdc.gov/asthma
Center for Disease Control's National Asthma Control Program

www.epa.gov/airnow
EPA's AirNow Website, containing local ambient air quality information and ozone maps

www.takingonasthma.org
Taking on Asthma, a joint initiative of the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)

www.aafa.org
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website

betterasthmacare.org
California Asthma Public Health Initiative

www.airqualityeffects.uckac.edu
The site contains information on thelatest research demonstrating the effects of ozone air pollution onplants. There is also information specific to the San Joaquin Valley'sair quality and pollution-related games and information for schoolchildren.