Thursday, March 18th, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EST)

Please join the American Lung Association, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Health Care Without Harm, and Medical Students for a Sustainable Future for a discussion around the health impacts of climate change and the solutions health care professionals, health systems, and public health departments are employing to mitigate its effects and build resilience.

The event will feature remarks by Congressman Donald McEachin of Virginia and a panel discussion with health experts. This event is being held in coordination with the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force.

There will be the opportunity to ask questions.
Panelists:

• Dr. Sumita Khatri M.D., MS
  o Vice Chair, Board of Directors, American Lung Association
  o Director, Asthma Center, Cleveland Clinic
  o Vice Chair, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic
• Matt Wolff, MURP
  o Climate and Health Program Manager, San Francisco Department of Public Health
• Dr. Beth Schenk, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
  o Executive Director of Environmental Stewardship, Providence Health
• Jenifer Simone, BSN, RN, NCSN
  o MSN student in Nursing Systems and Populations
  o Former School Nurse
• Leah Reichle, UVA School of Medicine
  o Medical Students for a Sustainable Future

This webcast will be run using Microsoft Teams Live. For more information on how the platform works, we recommend reviewing this YouTube video (less than a minute long).

Please contact Liz Mueller if you do not receive a confirmation or if you have questions.