June 2017 Vol. 12 / No. 2
Dear Friends,
As summer approaches and we make plans to travel or for a simple stay-cation, there are ways we can all help kids enjoy the outdoors. Getting outside reaps health benefits that can help address chronic health conditions as diverse as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, stress, insomnia, ADHD, anxiety, social issues, depression and more. Our own Dr. Rosen will present on this issue to medical staff in June, with information based on the National Environmental Education Foundation’s (NEEF) Rx for Outdoor Activity initiative. I also cover this in my latest blog, highlighting the health benefits of a whole food, organic diet and everyday exercise. This has been a long-standing effort at our Center, fueled by the dedication of Dr. Rosen. We are grateful to him as our Medical Advisor of ten years and wish him the best on the journey ahead in children’s environmental health.
This issue, we also thank all those who made Earth Day 2017 such a success. Click here for pics and updates on all of our initiatives, including the “Bella the Bride” display made out of discarded Tyvek®, a sterilizable material widely used in medical device packaging.
Wishing you and yours health and wellness,
Deirdre
Exercise A Weighty Issue
By Deirdre Imus
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of adults in this country and about 17 percent of children are obese. Not surprisingly, obesity has been linked with a slew of medical conditions. Read more
10 Years
By Dr. Lawrence Rosen
Ten years. This contribution to the Summer Newsletter culminates my decade of service to The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center®. It has truly been an honor to work with everyone here to make the planet a healthier place for children. Read more
Hackensack University Medical Center Says "I Do" to Material Recovery
Hackensack University Medical Center, home of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center® and Greening The Cleaning®, hosted a very special guest for their Earth Day Celebration: Bella the Bride. Bella is the latest addition to the Recycle Runway Collection, a traveling exhibit showcasing sustainable fashion designs made from trash. Read more
This Mini Gets a Maxi Clean
Bob Carr, owner of longtime GTC® distributor partner Skyway Supply in Clearwater, FL, shared a great story about an application for GTC® Heavy Duty Degreaser & Cleaner. Read more
Environmental Health Legislation
Legislation is an important tool for improving environmental health nationwide. Click here to take action and get involved.