Community invited to explore health impact of environmental chemicals

SCRANTON, Pa. – As Earth Day approaches on April 22, Geisinger College of Health Sciences invites the community to attend a free, engaging discussion on the impact of environmental exposures on health.

Event: Environmental Chemicals: Our Bodies, Our Communities and Our Health 
When: Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Geisinger College of Health Sciences, 525 Pine St., Scranton

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how everyday chemical exposures can influence individual and community well-being. Geisinger researcher Carly McCabe, PhD, will explore emerging research, real-world impacts and steps people can take to reduce risk.

Attendees will learn:

● Common sources of environmental chemical exposure 
● The latest evidence linking exposure to health outcomes
● Practical strategies to reduce exposure 
● The role of PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
● How preventive care supports education, awareness and risk reduction

The session is open to the public. Register at go.geisinger.edu/environment

About Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Educating. Inspiring. Leading. At Geisinger College of Health Sciences, we bring innovation and purpose together to educate the next generation of healthcare leaders. As the academic and research arm of the Geisinger family, our college was founded to enhance and improve community health, with a focus on discovery, hands-on learning and applied practice across our system. Today, we offer a research institute, graduate medical education, schools of medicine, graduate education and nursing, and faculty and professional development programs. Visit geisinger.edu/gchs.

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