April 12, 2024 | Dr. Chris Uejio and Dr. Cheryl Holder
Description:
According to NOAA and climate scientists, 2023 was the hottest year on record. NOAA has also reported a 1-in-3 chance that 2024 will be hotter still, specifically given this February broke several heat records. As we near the summer months, discussing the health and equity implications of extreme heat, and pinpointing and sharing resilience measures is more vital than ever. In this webinar, Dr. Chris Uejio, an Associate Professor and Director of Geography Graduate Programs at Florida State University, will share his knowledge and his expertise around adaptation to climate change, such as the Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework. He joins Dr. Cheryl Holder, Founder and Interim Executive Director of MSCCH’s state network, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action (FCCA), who will discuss the extensive work she has done in heat equity in the state of Florida.
Speaker Bios:
Dr. Chris Uejio studies how the physical environment, broadly defined, influences human health and well-being. He co-authored the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework. He frequently works with health departments to understand and adapt to climate change. His work has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Dr. Cheryl L. Holder, a graduate of Princeton University and George Washington University School of Medicine, a National Health Service Corp Scholar, Internist, and HIV Specialist served as Medical Director of one of Miami’s largest community health centers and on NIH and CDC health advisory and programmatic review panels. She dedicated her career to improving the health of underserved populations.