The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health
@docsforclimate
We mobilize the health voice for equitable climate solutions. Housed at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication.
🏥 As climate change drives increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather, what does it take to build resilient healthcare systems? Our latest #ExtremeWeatherExplained episode explores this question and more. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles aren't unnecessary—they're lifesaving. They help reduce harmful pollution that puts the health of our families at risk. Tell EPA to keep these protections strong. Submit a comment by August 29: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/action-alert...
People who are incarcerated are among those most vulnerable to the impacts of extreme weather, but their safety is often overlooked in disaster planning. The latest #ExtremeWeatherExplained explores the risks and what solutions are needed. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
With the rapid buildout of data centers, communities are facing growing health and environmental concerns. Join our webinar series to learn what’s at stake and how to respond. Register here: psr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @psr.org @apha.org @envirn.bsky.social
"Everybody just wants to be heard." On a new episode of #ExtremeWeatherExplained, nationally recognized traumatic stress specialist Dr. April Naturale joins us to discuss psychological first aid and how we support communities through disaster recovery. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
🏥 Air pollution has a price tag. New @energyinnovation.org modeling finds recent policy changes could add $43 billion in #Healthcare spending, contributing to higher consumer costs alongside rising energy prices. Learn more here: energyinnovation.org/report/econo...
Join us on July 10 for the next session in our 2026 Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social will explore how housing quality, energy efficiency, and health equity intersect, particularly for vulnerable communities. 👉 medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/event/climat...
(2/2) As another potentially historic heatwave sweeps the U.S., we need solutions that match the scale of this inequitable challenge. That means bringing proven protections to the communities that need them most and supporting policies that address the root cause.
The climate and health movement needs a big, broad, diverse community. That’s what we’re building at the Consortium. Our new membership model creates a home for all health professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful change. Join us: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/become-suppo...
Workforce reductions. Funding cuts. Rollbacks. Is a weakened FEMA ready for #DangerSeason? Our second episode of #ExtremeWeatherExplained breaks down what these recent changes to the agency mean for our ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. 🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica @ucs.org
🌀 On the first episode of #ExtremeWeatherExplained, @shelwinkleywx.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know about a potential "super" El Niño, the role of climate change, and how we help people understand these complex realities. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica @climatecentral.org
The headlines keep coming: heat waves, floods, storms, a super El Niño. This summer, our new #HealthyClimateAmerica series, "Extreme Weather Explained," takes a closer look at what it all means for our health and communities. Tune in here starting June 4: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Join us on June 12 for the next session in our 2026 Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! Catherine Coleman Flowers, Founding Director of CREEJ, will explore the intersection of water, health, environmental justice, and community leadership. 👉 medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/event/climat...
☀️ It's the Friday before Memorial Day, which also means it's #DontFryDay! We’re closing out #HeatSafety Week with a reminder that protecting your skin is protecting your health. Practice sun safety and help others do the same. www.weather.gov/news/212805_...
#HeatSafety Week may be almost over, but the work to cool our communities continues! In a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, Grace Wickerson highlights solutions emerging nationwide and previews a heat policy agenda coming soon from @scientistsorg.bsky.social. 🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
During extreme heat, it’s important to check on your neighbors, family, friends, and coworkers, especially those at highest risk. Staying connected, knowing how to reduce exposure, or simply raising awareness can make all the difference. #HeatSafety 👉 heat.gov/who-is-most-...
🌡️ #HeatSafety Week has us thinking about all of the simple ways we can keep each other safe AND the need to start before the heat arrives by ensuring preparedness is equitably woven into the design of our neighborhoods, workplaces, and systems.
Heat is a leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. The good news is that illnesses and deaths are largely preventable with planning, education, and action. Learn the signs so you can help yourself and others stay safe as temperatures rise. #HeatSafety (2/2)
"The consequences are just too great to fathom." Our latest #HealthyClimateAmerica episode breaks down the Big Oil immunity playbook, what it will take to make polluters pay, and how health professionals show up for their communities. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica @climateintegrity.org
🌡️ #HeatSafety Week kicks off on May 18! How are you taking action? Every step builds meaningful momentum, whether you post on social media, request a proclamation, or start a conversation about local policy. Explore ways to get started here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/alliance-for...
What happens when powerful industries dodge accountability? On a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, @iylas.bsky.social breaks down the push for Big Oil immunity, what it would mean for our communities, and how health professionals can respond. 🎧️ bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica @climateintegrity.org
🌀 Join us on 5/8 for the next session in our Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! Drs. Maurice Sholas and Armen Henderson will shed light on the unequal impacts of extreme weather and present practical ways to improve preparedness. Register here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/event/climat...
This #EarthDay is a reminder that our work cannot and will not be dependent on any administration. The power to create a healthier planet belongs to us, sustained by the advocates who continue to show up and speak out. Read their stories and join us: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/statements/c...
🌡️ Check out our new toolkit to learn how you can take action during #HeatSafetyWeek and beyond! Every step builds meaningful momentum, whether you share a post on social media, request a proclamation, or start a conversation about local policy. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/alliance-for...
Join the Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health on April 13 for a Heat Safety Week Workshop! This hands-on session will help you plug into national efforts, brainstorm ways to tackle heat at the local and state levels, and walk away with a practical action toolkit. ➡️ bit.ly/HeatSafetyWeek
🌡️ Webinar Alert 🌡️ - Join us next Friday for the second session in our Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! Drs. Nneoma Ojiaku and Zea Malawa will discuss the impact of extreme heat during pregnancy and childhood. Register here: gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🎙️ When health professionals share our stories, we help people find their purpose and boldly envision a better future. At #OPOH26, three advocates brought that power to life. Listen to their stories on a special new episode of Healthy Climate America: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Registration is now open for the next virtual Climate Change and Health Boot Camp! This three-day intensive training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address climate change in their work. 🔗 www.publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/no... @gcche.bsky.social
💡 Stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone. At #OPOH26, three advocates showed exactly why. Hear their journeys on this special episode of Healthy Climate America and get inspired to tell your own. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
What happens when you bring three incredible physician advocates together at #OPOH26? Find out in this inspiring new episode of #HealthyClimateAmerica! Their stories remind us of the power we're building and the beautiful future we can create together. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica