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Environmental Health Risks: Educating Our Patients and Ourselves about Climate Change Impacts

Remote

September 25, 2024
8:00 am EDT - 4:00 pm EDT

This interactive program will explore the intersection of nursing practice, planetary health, and environmental sustainability. The sessions will delve into crucial topics such as the impact of climate change on health, air quality, and water contamination. With case studies of vulnerable populations woven through the topics, the program will also include pollution prevention strategies for healthcare settings and educating our patients about preparing for extreme weather events.

Target Audience:
This webinar is idea for RNs, LPNs, NPs, Nurse Leaders and Managers and other healthcare professionals  seeking to expand their knowledge, skills, and strategies to address emerging environmental health challenges and promote sustainable equitable healthcare practices. It would also be beneficial for individuals working in public health, environmental science, social work, and emergency management  who are interested in collaborative approaches to address health and environmental challenges and  anyone passionate about promoting health, environmental sustainability, and resilience in the face of climate change-related health risks

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to recognize the impact of climate change on health, air quality, water resources, and discuss strategies for disaster preparedness, pollution prevention and patient education to protect vulnerable populations and promote health equity in a changing climate.

Contact Hours: 6.25

Planned Agenda

  • Planetary Health and Vulnerable Populations 
  • Climate Change & Health: Understanding the Impact of Extreme Weather Events
  • Ready, Set, Go! Creating a "Go Bag" and preparing for evacuation and shelter in place events
  • Clearing the Air: Unraveling the Health Effects of Air Quality & Climate Change
  • Climate and Contaminant Challenges for Private Wells:  A New Hampshire Case Study
  • Strategies for the Environment- Pollution Prevention Large and Small
  • Putting it all Together:  Educating our Patients

More information and Registration Here: https://anselm.eventsair.com/CEPortal/cne-database/cne/Calendar
 

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