Learning about the facinating Environmental Health Program at Childrens Mercy Health "If we are going to help them, we have to understand the communities they come from and the environment they are exposed to." Kevin Kennedy #CleanMed2022
“The cost of inaction is so much greater than any investment needed upfront to act. I think the risks of climate change to any health care institution are undersold.” @alisantore of @providence at #CleanMed2022
"Our hospital looks at upstream health, looking at the root causes of disease, extending the work of the hospital into community." – Kevin Kennedy, @ChildrensMercy#CleanMedConnect
I have been looking forward to this session. Dr. Theopia Jackson leading a #CleanMedConnect panel of health leaders in sharing their stories of how they are grappling with the converging crisis of COVID, climate and racism and ensuring self care. @HCWithoutHarm
Unwinding the social cost of carbon for health care to take action. Thanks Dr. Meyer! #CleanMedConnect. Timely topic as the new Administration revives this accounting https://t.co/El7KfycjSI
"We listen before we act" @Providence_Hlth on addressing environmental justice and health equity while working towards carbon negative. #CleanMedConnect
"Just like we need to learn how to do a lumbar puncture, we need to learn how to be advocates. " @MonaHannaA at #CleanMedConnect. The health care leadership we need now. https://t.co/p3ozKQDEWK
“ We need to move slow before we can move fast in this work”. Tara Draeger @AspirusHealth during Integrating Sustainability into Community Health Strategies session at #CleanMedConnect
“Healthy microbiome in the home directly impacts the developing human and their immune system. “ #CleanMedConnect speaker Kevin Kennedy, @ChildrensMercy
"The roadmap is crucial & a path forward," says Gary Cohen of @HCWithoutHarm on today's #SkollWF panel. "We also have to figure out how to get the true cost of fossil fuels internalized. It’s fueling the greatest health crisis we’ve ever had to face." https://t.co/1PE1NzIGKG
NEW: 40+ medical societies and health organizations are calling on the Biden Administration to come out with a bold climate target ahead of his international climate summit. Read the full letter here ➡️https://t.co/Re1U1siuUe
I am really excited to share the launch of this Center. A project 5 years in the making through a community co-led, hospital anchor engaged process. Real democracy in action. https://t.co/rbcTtxrLT8
Businesses from across #MA are calling on the House to pass crucial #EnvironmentalJustice legislation. We need to protect & empower communities disproportionately impacted by pollution. Environmental justice can’t wait #EJ4MA#mapoli Read their letter: https://t.co/Q9CmjTSEcF
Introducing a new guide for #healthcare: COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of our global #supplychain. It has also given us an opportunity to move toward more resilient supply chains that heal people & the planet instead of harming them. Here's how. https://t.co/pOm3vAwTYW