PEHSU

The Region 2 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) provides information about environmental health issues in children. Region 2 PEHSU serves New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands.

 
Examples of environmental exposures that the PEHSU can assist with are the following:

• Air and water pollution.
• Heavy metals such as lead and mercury.
• Asthma triggers such like mold and pesticides
• Chemicals in consumer products.

 
PEHSU team is available to discuss environmental concerns with healthcare providers, public health agencies, and the public. All calls are free and confidential.
 
Contact PEHSU at pehsu@mssm.edu or call (866) 265-6201
 
For more information about PEHSU visit wwww.icahn.mssm.edu/pehsu.
 
Updated on February 4, 2025