Climate Change and Human Health 101
Penn's Environmental Innovations Initiative is leading a talk on the impact of climate change on human health with
Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment for “Amplifying Momentum Among the Health Sector for Environmental Justice & Climate Action”. Health professionals are advocates for holistic well-being. With historic progress and investments in environmental justice and climate action, it’s an opportune time for health professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region to amplify progress by supporting climate and health at a state, local, and community level.
Held at the Inn at Villanova University, this unique program is designed to inspire, educate, and equip nurses and other health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities to amplify leadership towards advancing climate action for public health, environmental justice, and communities. Registration starts at 9:30 am. The event runs from 10 am – 4 pm followed by a reception from 4 – 5 pm and a film screening and panel discussion from 5 – 6:30 pm. Included in the registration fee is lunch (buffet-style catering) and hors d’oeuvres plus 1 complementary bar ticket for those 21 years and older at the reception.
All health professionals and students are welcome! Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Participation in this entire program and submission of program evaluation, will award participants 7.25 contact hours. Social work CEs provided pending approval.
Scholarships are available for both general admission and student general admission tickets. Please reach out to cara@envirn.org to request a scholarship.
Penn's Environmental Innovations Initiative is leading a talk on the impact of climate change on human health with
Learn about PRCCEH climate change programs and other initiatives to protect children's health from extreme heat and flooding.