Action Alerts, Trainings and Events!
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Invites you to attend:
Pediatric Environmental Health: Science and Prevention
Featuring “In Harm’s Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development”
Thursday, May 8, 2008
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Organized by: Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR)
in collaboration with University of Washington Student Chapter of WPSR and
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
This training explores the links between exposures to environmental contaminants, such as metals and endocrine disruptors, and childhood disorders, including learning disabilities and reproductive effects. Clinical tips for diagnosis and prevention will also be discussed. The program addresses potential trends in rising incidences of disease linked to environmental factors, ramifications of developmental disabilities, health effects of developmental neurotoxins, and the latest scientific research. The training includes selected provider and patient materials in English and Spanish from the Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit, endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Expert Faculty:
Sheela Sathyanarayana , MD – Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, University of Washington
Barry Lawson, MD, FAAP – Washington Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Laura Hart, MD – President, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Richard Grady, MD – Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle
Steven Gilbert, PhD, DABT – Institute for Neurotoxicology and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Program:
4:30 Registration and Light Fare
4:45 Welcome and “In Harm’s Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development”
5:45 Q&A, Discussion
6:00 Science and Advocacy
6:15 The World Around Us: Pediatric Toolkit and Resources
6:25 Closing Remarks
Who Should Attend: physicians, nurse practitioners, medical students, nursing students, other health care professionals, and child health advocates. Also relevant as an educational tool for media, policymakers, and laypersons concerned with links between toxic exposures, child development and health.
Free to all attendees. Space is limited: RSVP requested to nancyd@wpsr.org; 206-354-2170.
Category II CME credits are available through Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle.
Supported by grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 and John Merck Fund.