Children's Health Protection
Children's Health Podcast Series
The Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education has launched a series of podcasts to highlight EPA activities that improve the environmental health of children. Emily Bruckmann, a fall 2009 intern in the Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education, conducts the interviews. She is a senior attending Indiana University who will graduate with a degree in public health this spring.
The first podcast was released in October 2009 to celebrate Children’s Health Month, and the series continues to remind everyone that children’s health is a priority throughout the year. Listen to the podcasts below to learn more about children’s health protection at EPA.
Children’s Health Month Podcast (MP3) (5.2 MB, runtime 5:41): The first in a series of podcasts aimed at promoting EPA’s activities to reduce environmental hazards for children, this podcast features an interview with Dr. Peter Grevatt, Director of the Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education. Dr. Grevatt tells us about plans his office has for Children’s Health Month in October, steps you can take around your house to reduce environmental hazards and things kids can do to help.
Play the podcast (MP3, 5.2 MB, runtime 5:41) or read the podcast transcript. Learn more about this topic by visiting the Potential Environmental Hazards section of this site.
Reducing Children’s Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (MP3) (5.2 MB, runtime 5:40): This podcast features an interview with Steve Owens, Assistant Administrator of the Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances. Mr. Owens discusses ways to reduce children’s exposure to harmful substances such as lead, mercury and pesticides.
Play the podcast (MP3, 5.2 MB, runtime 5:40) or read the podcast transcript. Learn more about this topic by visiting the Potential Environmental Hazards section of this site.
The Air You Breathe (MP3) (5.1 MB, runtime 5:33): In this interview, Janet McCabe, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation, discusses the link between air quality and asthma problems and the importance of ensuring a clean air environment for children. She also discusses the importance of sun safety and protection against damaging UV rays.
Play the podcast (MP3) (5.1 MB, runtime 5:33) or read the podcast transcript. Learn more about this topic by visiting the Potential Environmental Hazards section of this site.
National Children’s Study (MP3) (5.3 MB, runtime 5:45): In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Teichman, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science at the Office of Research and Development, talks about the National Children’s Study. The National Children’s Study will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of 100,000 children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21. The goal of the Study is to improve the health and well-being of children.
Play the podcast (MP3) (5.3 MB, runtime 5:45) or read the podcast transcript. You can learn more about this topic by visiting the National Children’s Study Web site.
EPA Office of International and Tribal Affairs (MP3) (7.25 MB, runtime 7:55): In this podcast, Michelle DePass, Assistant Administrator at the Office of International and Tribal Affairs, talks about the EPA’s efforts to promote environmental policy and governance to countries worldwide, in an effort to improve the health and welfare of children throughout the world.
Play the podcast (MP3) (7.25 MB, runtime 7:55) or read the podcast transcript.