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Join PSR at Ten Thousand Villages in Media, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, from 4-8 p.m. Just by shopping, you can support artisans around the world and the local PSR organization.
Ten Thousand Villages aims to create opportunities for artisans in d...
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The wine, refreshments and jewelry fundraiser was a hit! Sonata Restaurant was lovely, convenient and inviting. The food was amazingly delicious and beautifully presented! The wines from Argentina and beers from Philly, provided by Evaluation Consul...
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Join WHEN and PSR
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
5-8 p.m.
for wine, refreshments and exquisite jewelry
at
Sonata Restaurant
1030 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(between 2nd & 3rd Streets in Northern Liberties,
North of Spring Garden Av...
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One year ago, we got The Call. A birth mother had selected us – out of 20 profiles – to parent her baby. We spent the next 12 hours making lists (what to ask the social worker, what to pack, what we needed to do before we left); closing down the h...
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Why has eating food become so politically charged? When did we go from eating for sustenance and nourishment to eating what we enjoy to being shamed about our food choices? Are sugary carbonated drinks or greasy snacks in a bag to blame for the increa...
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Children can spend up to 12 hours a day in childcare programs. Because they are still developing their brain and organs, they need to be protected from harmful ingredients in cleaning products.
In some childcare centers, as soon as you walk in you c...
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Mention hospital food and most people are likely to draw upon images of red gelatin, microwaved bagels and unidentifiable meats. Well, across the country, healthcare and culinary professionals are helping to redefine hospital food by looking at their po...
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What a plethora of holidays to feast on in the fall. My favorite is Halloween, which brings back memories of childhood - dressing up, knocking on neighbors’ doors or even doors of people I didn’t know, to be given candy and fruits. I still love to...
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By Teresa Méndez-Quigley
Women's Health & Environmental Network
Make this summer a fun one that’s also healthier. Below are some summer activities where you can make safer, smarter choices for your health.
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Main Line Health Signs Health Care Without Harm's Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge
Dianne Moore, WHEN, joins Jack Lynch, Main Line Health President & CEO, at Signing
President and CEO of Main Line Health (MLH), Jack Lynch began his week highlighting...
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By Teresa Mendez-Quigley, Women's Health & Environmental Network
There are numerous safety awareness campaigns in June, including: National Safety Month, National Student Safety Month, Fireworks Safety Month Home Safety Month, National Tire Safe...
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A Billion Acts of Green
By Teresa Méndez-Quigley
Women's Health & Environmental Network
This year is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and its theme is “A Billion Acts of Green”. Below are many acts of greenness – from easy to hard core - to ...
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Managing Medicines
By Teresa Méndez-Quigley
Women's Health & Environmental Network
Americans consume much more medicine than previous generations. We are also buying in bigger volumes. In 2008, WHEN developed guidelines to help keep track of medic...
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A Christmas Made in China
by Teresa Méndez-Quigley
Women's Health & Environmental Network
Thinking about energy use and the need to replace aging Christmas tree lights, we were excited about the new LED Christmas tree lights in white or color. LED l...
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Bottled Water vs. Tap
By Teresa Méndez-Quigley
Women's Health & Environmental Network
As places of healing, hospitals have the opportunity to exemplify healthy practices that benefit both people and the environment. Single-serving bottled water crea...
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Hospitals to Reduce Bottled Water
Four local healthcare facilities, Abington Memorial Hospital, Christiana Care Health System, Holy Redeemer Medical Center, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, have taken initiative between World Water Day...
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Thank you to all who made a donation to WHEN in 2010. Please continue to support WHEN's efforts - use our Contact Us page.
New Flyer! Learn how to safely dispose of unwanted medicines (Programs/Pharmaceuticals/Proper Disposal of Meds).
Be on the lo...
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Julie A. Becker, PhD, MPH, President, represented WHEN at CleanMed. She gave an oral presentation, "Minding the Gap: Research Priorities to Address Pharmaceuticals in the Environment". This PPT builds on her white paper published by Health Care Withou...
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Dianne Moore, WHEN, recently gave two presentations to 130 nurses and nursing faculty and students at the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association’s Environmental Health Conference held September 24, 2009 on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania...
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American Public Health Association’s annual meeting & exposition in Philadelphia, November 7-11, 2009, drew thousands of attendees.• Julie A. Becker, PhD, MPH, Founder & Board President presented on the use of WHEN’s Hidden Secrets: Toxins in Our E...
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