Healthy Climate Wisconsin

Earn credit (13.5 CEUS!) while connecting in the climate and health space. 🌳 🩺 Join us for Power Shift: Turning the Tide for Health and Energy Justice November 15- 16th in La Crosse or virtually.

There are limited spots left for our farm-to-table workshop. Register now to make sure yours is saved: https://lnkd.in/gzkQYRbp

Should you be concerned about natural gas plants? Dr. Buonocore and Dr. Keyes will walk us through the latest findings in public health research while you gain credit over coffee. Don't miss it - this Wednesday, Oct 2 at 7 AM. Register now! https://lnkd.in/g6FTa9Z7

🌟 Nominate a Star! 🌟 Do you know an individual, group, or hospital making a significant impact at the intersection of climate and health equity in Wisconsin? We want to hear about them! Help us recognize and celebrate these incredible leaders by nominating them through the link in our bio. Nominations are open until October 3—don’t miss your chance to shine a light on those doing great things for our communities! Nomination form: https://lnkd.in/gKbHVDaw #WisconsinStars #ClimateAction #HealthEquity

What if the health of our communities was defined not just by levels of chronic disease or sickness, but by compassionate community care centered on a healthier environment and a better quality of life for all? Learn from health professionals and community-based groups across our state that are implementing on-the-ground solutions that reimagine well-being for Wisconsinites. Our conference is eligible for 13.5 continuing education credits for #clinicians, #socialworkers, #nurses, #pharmacists, #dieticians, #psychologists, and #physicianassistants. See the ticket link for a full list of speakers and interactive sessions, including a farm-to-table workshop with award-winning chef Mary Kastman and a private tour of the first energy-independent healthcare system in the country.

🚰 Water is the lifeblood of Wisconsin—our lakes, rivers, and drinking water are too precious to jeopardize for corporate greed. #Enbridge's fearmongering about energy prices and job losses hides the truth: shutting down Line 5 would barely affect fuel costs and could create over 2,000 jobs, three times more than maintaining the pipeline. 🌊 Join the wave of change. Stand with the health community and thousands of Wisconsinites to protect our water, climate, and public health for generations. Tell the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reject Enbridge's Line 5 expansion. Let's prioritize the health of our communities and environment over corporate profit. #ShutDownLine5 #protectourwaters #WisconsinStrong #HealthyClimateWisconsin https://lnkd.in/gxUqcaYR

Wisconsin communities are experiencing more uncomfortably hot "tropical nights," where temperatures don't drop below 68°F. Dr. Lisa Cottrell, a clinical health psychologist with Healthy Climate Wisconsin, highlights how this can disrupt sleep and lead to a cascade of mental health issues, such as brain fog, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Anne Getzin, a family medicine physician and member of Healthy Climate Wisconsin, explains how our bodies rely on cooler temperatures to signal it's time to sleep. Without this cooling, the brain doesn't receive the sleep cues, which can increase the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke, it can weaken the immune system, making it easier to get sick. . Without addressing the root cause of climate change, fossil fuels, the most vulnerable will bear the brunt of these hot, sleepless nights. Let's work together for a cooler, healthier future! Read more about the impacts and what experts are saying: https://lnkd.in/gkXsKxWu #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #SleepHealth #Wisconsin

Healthy Climate Wisconsin members Dr. Kevin Izard, Dr. Carla Wright, Dr. Rene' Settle-Robinson, and Dr. Valeria Hairston were featured on WNOV Radio last week! Listen to learn about how food justice and nutrition are connected to climate change, how fossil fuel pollution harms health, and how communities can care for each other during extreme heatwaves: https://lnkd.in/gBB-b5wB

🚨 ACTION ALERT - DUE TODAY: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are taking a groundbreaking step towards reducing hospital emissions with the TEAM Decarbonization and Resilience Initiative. Given that the hospital sector accounts for approximately 8.5% of U.S. emissions, CMS needs to hear from health professionals like you that this is a critical step toward improving patient outcomes, reducing emissions, and building climate-resilient hospitals. 🏥 🌎 Join us in shaping a greener future for healthcare by sharing your comments today: https://lnkd.in/gKg6ndcY

📣 Have You Registered Yet? 📣 Join us for a weekend of learning, strategizing, and connecting with passionate public health and healthcare professionals dedicated to climate health and justice in Wisconsin. Let's transform ideas into action together! ⚕ 🌎 Registration and more info: https://lnkd.in/g6Ky2UM8 #HealthyClimateWI #ClimateActionNow #Forward