Against the backdrop of the mounting threat of climate change, 80 health organizations sign letter urging Congress to center health through both nutrition and conservation programs in U.S. Farm Policy.
Press Releases
Press Release: 12 Doctors Announced as 2024 Climate and Health Equity Fellows
February 22, 2024 Contact: Kimberly Williams, PhDClimate & Health Equity Fellowship Program Managerkimberlywilliamsphd@gmail.com Climate & Health Equity Fellowship continues to thrive,...
Press Release: 2023 Climate and Health Equity Fellows Graduate
Contact:Shaneeta Johnson, MDClimate & Health Equity Fellowship Directorsmjohnson1000@gmail.com Climate & Health Equity Fellowship Celebrates Graduation of Third Cohort of Fellows Prepared to Become Change Leaders to Improve the Health of...
Press Release: Consortium and NACHC Launch New Resources to Advance Climate Resilience in Health Centers and Their Communities
Today, the Consortium and the National Association of Community Health Centers released two new resources aimed at helping health centers and the communities they serve to advance climate resilience through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Press Release: Consortium Releases New Guide for Health Professionals and Community Groups
This guide helps health professionals and community groups build powerful and effective partnerships.
Press Release: 2023 Climate and Health Equity Fellowship Class
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.
Press Release: 2022 Climate and Health Equity Fellows Graduate
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.
Press Release: President Biden Signing the Inflation Reduction Act
The IRA has the potential to bring substantial benefits to the health of the U.S. population across the country, preventing nearly 4,000 deaths and 100,000 asthma attacks every year by 2030.
Press Release and Open Letter to President Biden on poor rating of US NDC
The Consortium sends an open letter to the Biden Administration, in response to the low score on the Nationally Determined Contributions scorecard, emphasizing the need to take immediate and equitable action on climate change to protect health.