Making the Connection: Manganese Exposure and Children’s IQ

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Manganese is an essential additive in the steel making process, with as much as 90% of manganese consumption worldwide being used by the steel industry alone. This presentation will highlight the links between manganese in air pollution to neurodevelopmental consequences, including lowered IQ in children. Keynote speaker, Dr. Erin Haynes, will present her work studying […]

$5

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Early Learning: Young Sprouts

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh this August for a series of nature-focused explorations of treasures, art, songs, and stories! Sessions are designed for children 0 - 5 years old, but suitable for all ages. Session Topics Garden Science: Things that Float Garden Science: Life Cycles Garden Science: Things that Fly Garden Science:  The Curious Garden […]

Kindergarten: Here I Come!

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

At this annual event, children entering kindergarten experience a day full of fun and helpful resources, activities, and learning from Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh staff and their partners from around the city to help celebrate this amazing milestone and transition. Activities Visitors can look forward to: free museum admission for one kindergarten student and one […]

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Buzzword Talk & Play Series #6

The Shop 621 N. Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join Buzzword Pittsburgh on Wednesdays from November 6 to December 11 for Talk & Play Series 6! All events are free for learners ages five and under, with their caregivers, and will include activities that enhance vocabulary and literacy skills.  A light dinner will be provided. Program Schedule The schedule of events is as follows: Wednesday, […]

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Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Medical Clinic

Don't let your child fall behind on their needed immunizations. Visit the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile to access vaccinations for children ages two months through high school, receive WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) form assistance, learn important health and safety information, and more. About the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC […]