The NAM Climate Collaborative and Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education will co-host a series of virtual, public sessions that showcase innovative educational resources and programs that target regional climate and health concerns to build capacity among health professionals, community leaders, and others within the U.S. The Northwest & Alaska focused webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 12-1 pm ET. While this webinar will cover initiatives within the Northwest U.S. & Alaska, all are welcome to join.
Speakers, representing each of the four states within this region, will highlight how attendees can build prevention, mitigation, resiliency, and recovery in their communities.
- Co-Leads:
- Arianne Teherani (UCSF)
- Beth Schenk (Providence)
- Speakers:
- Micah Hahn (University of Alaska, Anchorage)
- Leah Werner (Oregon Health and Science University)
- Nicole Errett (University of Washington Center for Disaster Resilient Communities)
- Ethan Sims (Idaho Clinicians for Climate Action)
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