The Consortium launch the third year of the Climate Health Equity Fellowship program with a class of 13 Fellows and the launch of the CHEF Alumni Engagement Network (CAEN) for the graduates of the previous two classes.
Dr. Rene’ Settle-Robinson underscores the stressors Black women face due to racism and its effect on preterm birth.
Dr. Nicole Mahealani Lum underscores the threats to the water supply in Hawaiʻi due to climate change.
Dr. Gerri Cannon-Smith argues the benefit of schools switching to electric buses.
Dr. Nneoma Nwachuku Ojiaku discusses the health effects of heatwaves on pregnant people.
12 Climate & Health Equity Fellowship (CHEF) Fellows have graduated from the program, which equips physicians from underrepresented groups to become leaders in climate and health equity.
Dr. Frank Samonte discusses the gap in health promotion strategies to address climate health in people with disabilities.
Dr. Pragya Rai addresses wildfires and their health risks including burns, smoke inhalation, and heat-related illness.
This op-ed from CHEF Fellow, Dr. Nneoma Ojiaku discusses Sacramento’s need to improve & strengthen public health messaging around extreme heat.