The Pediatric Environmental Health is the protection of children from physical, biological, psychosocial, socio-economical and chemical environmental hazards.   

Clinical care is given to children who are experiencing adverse reactions as a result of exposure to contaminants such as air pollution, formaldehyde, gasoline, petroleum waste products, molds, heavy metals, overhead power lines and second-hand smoke.

The Clinic's health team have extensive experience with environmental health concerns, and include a:  pediatrician, specialist in occupational and environmental medicine, clinic nurse coordinator, social worker and psychologist.  These team members assess their young patients and compile a comprehensive report that outlines:

• the environmental health concerns;
• impact on the child's health; and
• recommendations for management of health.

The specialized clinical care offered by the Pediatric Environmental Health Unit is complimented by the team's active leadership in environmental health research projects.  Partnerships have been formed with the University of Alberta's Department of Public Health and the World Health Organization to investigate pediatric health issues.