Harvard C-CHANGE

Check out the new commentary, "Climate Change and Health Solution Pathways." Co-author Kevin J. Linn says, “Simple and accessible policy tools can provoke complex public health change, and I feel like this is one of those simple tools that can bring a lot of clarity to a very complex public health issue." #climatechange #health

Check out this collection of articles from PLOS Climate on climate change and health, including work by our director of education and policy Gaurab Basu and others to develop a new climate and health curricular theme at Harvard Medical School.

We welcome Mary Rice to her first day as our new director! Learn about her vision for a healthier, more sustainable and just world in @TheHarvardCrimson. https://loom.ly/R6wK8hg

We've expanded our Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics toolkit, developed with Americares, to help clinics and patients better manage care and protect health during extreme heat, wildfires, floods, & hurricanes. The expanded toolkit includes: * Resources on how heat impacts medications * Guidance on heat for people who are pregnant or work outdoors * Guidance on wildfire smoke * Expanded tools for admins, clinicians, & caregivers * New visuals to improve understanding Check out the new resources, available in English and Spanish: https://loom.ly/zlxwZ94

Climate solutions are preventive healthcare, says Dr. Gaurab Basu at The New York Times' #ClimateWeekNYC event. There's an awakening among #healthcare professionals taking climate action, and here's how they're getting involved: * Being part of policy discussions around clean energy and transportation systems * Decarbonizing the healthcare system * Being proactive when climate threats are coming—e.g., reaching out to patients when a heatwave is expected.

Our director of education & policy Gaurab Basu joined The New York Times Climate Forward session at #ClimateWeekNYC to share ways we can engage in preventive healthcare for #climate solutions: 1. Health professionals engaging in policy change 2. Decarbonizing the healthcare system 3. A proactive, climate-responsive healthcare delivery system

It was an honor to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting today, where leaders came together to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. At Americares, we help communities around the world prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters—and today, one of the biggest emergencies impacting health around the world is the climate crisis, which demands innovative, proactive solutions.    That is why I am proud Americares is working in collaboration with Harvard C-CHANGE to adapt and expand use of our Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit globally.     Two years ago, we made our Commitment to Action and today I am happy to report that, through the generous support of Johnson & Johnson we are supporting a locally-led adaptation of the toolkit in the Philippines, which will be piloted in time for peak heat season. And this is just the beginning. We hope to expand this vital work to several more countries in the future.     The science is clear: extreme weather events—such as heat waves, wildfires, hurricanes, floods and other climate emergencies—pose serious threats to health, particularly for vulnerable populations. As we face an increase in environmental challenges, our toolkit provides essential resources to help providers support patients navigating these risks and protect their health.    We know that tackling complex challenges like the climate crisis requires collective action, and it has been so inspiring to see that these efforts are working. We are already making a tangible difference in the lives of communities affected by these challenges. And as we look to the future, I am excited about the opportunities to expand our impact and strengthen our commitment to building a healthier, more resilient world together.    #GlobalHealth #CGI2024 

If you're heading to #ClimateWeekNYC, join a discussion highlighting examples of how academic medical centers and community partners can address climate change and promote environmental justice. This event will explore strategies for enhancing university-wide discussions, including recommendations for integrating climate change and health equity into educational, research, clinical, and community engagement missions. Gaurab Basu, our director of education and policy, will join a panel of speakers you won't want to miss. September 25, 10:15 am ET. Zoom option available. https://ow.ly/c9Xh50Trier

We're thrilled to part of this new project to implement community-based cooling solutions in three low-income communities in Boston, Madagascar, and South Africa with @HarvardEnvHlth & others across Department of Environmental Health at Harvard Chan School and others across Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: https://ow.ly/OsUO50TtEUH

A new JAMA Open Network study found that heat-related deaths may triple this century. "For years, we have been chronically underestimating the number of heat-related deaths … because they are so complicated," Our director of education and policy, Gaurab Basu, told ABC News. "...the outcomes of this paper are more in line with what we believe is actually the impact of heat on mortality." https://ow.ly/L0Wm50TtqpY