Events

Nov
10
Past

Climate Considerations in Sustainable Anesthesia 

Upcoming in our Grand Rounds Series in Partnership with Southern Regional AHEC: Climate Considerations in Sustainable Anesthesia 

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Oct
13

Grand Rounds: NC DHHS State Climate and Health Update

Sarah Hatcher, PhD, Climate and Health Program Lead; Autumn Locklear, MSPH, Climate and Health Epidemiologist; NC Division of Public Health, Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Branch, NC DHHS; Chris Douglas, BRACE Coordinator, Hoke County/ NC DHHS

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Sep
8

Grand Rounds: Climate Change & Child Health - Exploring Food Based Solutions

Preregister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrduqprjgtEtSuNT_OpkDnqB6IeCkXZM2d#/registration

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Jul
14

Climate Change in NC: Considerations for Maternal and Newborn Health Disparities

July 14, 2023 12-1pm: Climate Change in NC: Considerations for Maternal and Newborn Health Disparities

  • Speaker: Maria Small, MD, MPH, Associate Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology; Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center

  • Dr. Small will discuss the impact of climate change on reproductive health disparities.

  • Sign up for Zoom link in advance for this meeting:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-itrz8tEtX9487_F5y4SbvwSd2885EB

    Zoom will send you a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.

Target Audience

Physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and all health care professionals.

Program Description

The CACHE Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds examines the health implications of climate change for our patients and communities and offers strategies to address prevention and emerging needs in clinical practice. Monthly grand rounds talks will address concerns and practice considerations related to heat-related illness, maternal health, mental health, pediatric practice, dermatology, and more.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge-based course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss NC health and community vulnerabilities related to climate change.

• Examine the intersection between climate change, equity, and sustainability.

• Identify tools for cultivating resilience in response to climate change.

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Jun
9

Youth, Sports, and Prevention of Heat-Related Illness

June 9, 2023 12-1pm: Youth, Sports, and Prevention of Heat-Related Illness

Target Audience

Physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and all health care professionals.

Program Description

The CACHE Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds examines the health implications of climate change for our patients and communities and offers strategies to address prevention and emerging needs in clinical practice. Monthly grand rounds talks will address concerns and practice considerations related to heat-related illness, maternal health, mental health, pediatric practice, dermatology, and more.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge-based course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss NC health and community vulnerabilities related to climate change.

• Examine the intersection between climate change, equity, and sustainability.

• Identify tools for cultivating resilience in response to climate change.

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May
12

Heat-Related Risks with Common Medications

May 12, 2023 12-1pm: Heat-Related Risks with Commonly Prescribed Medications

  • Speaker: Andrew J Muzyk, PharmD, Clinical Specialist, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry

  • Dr. Andrew Muzyk, PharmD discusses heat related risks and mitigation strategies for commonly prescribed medications.

  • Brochures with the session information and Zoom link are updated monthly.

Target Audience

Physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and all health care professionals.

Program Description

The CACHE Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds examines the health implications of climate change for our patients and communities and offers strategies to address prevention and emerging needs in clinical practice. Monthly grand rounds talks will address concerns and practice considerations related to heat-related illness, maternal health, mental health, pediatric practice, dermatology, and more.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge-based course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss NC health and community vulnerabilities related to climate change.

• Examine the intersection between climate change, equity, and sustainability.

• Identify tools for cultivating resilience in response to climate change.

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2023 CACHE SYMPOSIUM
Apr
21

2023 CACHE SYMPOSIUM

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Program Description

This virtual, inaugural symposium seeks to advance sustainable healthcare in North Carolina and to improve resilience, mitigate climate change, and promote equity.

Target Audience

Physicians, resident physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, allied health, public health, healthcare administrators and leadership, students, community health workers, and community members.

Fee

This program is free to attend and free educational credit is available.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Examine cost-saving sustainable healthcare practices and carbon footprint reduction in NC health systems

  • Build a community of invested health care professionals in North Carolina

  • Engage Health System Leaders, faculty and students, and community allies in dialogue to examine models that advance equity and sustainability

Agenda

12:30 p.m. Overview Celeste Gracia, North Carolina Public Radio -WUNC

12:40 p.m. Keynote Speaker Gaurab Basu, MD, MPH, CHEEA, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

1:30 p.m. Green Team Panel Marla Kasper, BSN, RN, RYT, EMSL - Moderator

  • John Lohnes PA-C - Duke University Health System

  • Camil Craciunescu - UNC School of Medicine, CLEAN Med UNC

2:15 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. Learner Engagement Panel Alistair Mukondiwa, MD – Moderator

  • Hope M. Gehle - UNC School of Medicine, CLEAN Med UNC

  • Julia Schoen, MD, MS – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

  • Caitlin Hildebrand, MD, MPH - UNC Gillings School of Public Health

  • Sheridan Finnie, MD, MPH – Family Medicine, UNC School of Medicine

  • Trisha Dalapati, MS – Duke University School of Medicine

3:15 p.m. Community Leadership Panel Jennifer Lawson, MD, MA, - Moderator

  • Max Cawley - Museum of Life + Science

  • Trinity Vetere - Sustainable Sandills

  • Ren Martin - NC Council of Churches, NC Interfaith Power & Light Campaign

  • Ayo Wilson, MPA - West End Revitalization Association

4:10 p.m. Health System Leadership David W. Callaway, MD, MPA, Atrium Health

4:40 p.m. Wrap up and Discussion Celeste Gracia

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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Mar
10

Climate Risks and Chronic Kidney Disease

March 10, 2023 12-1pm: Climate Risks and Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Speaker: Emily Chang, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, UNC School of Medicine

  • Dr. Emily Chang discusses the climate-related risks to consider when caring for patients with chronic kidney disease.

  • Brochures with the session information and Zoom link are updated monthly.

Target Audience

Physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and all health care professionals.

Program Description

The CACHE Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds examines the health implications of climate change for our patients and communities and offers strategies to address prevention and emerging needs in clinical practice. Monthly grand rounds talks will address concerns and practice considerations related to heat-related illness, maternal health, mental health, pediatric practice, dermatology, and more.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge-based course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss NC health and community vulnerabilities related to climate change.

• Examine the intersection between climate change, equity, and sustainability.

• Identify tools for cultivating resilience in response to climate change.

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Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds: Communities Addressing Air Quality and Health
Feb
10

Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds: Communities Addressing Air Quality and Health

February 10, 2023: Communities Addressing Air Quality and Health

Speaker: Steve Justus, MD, Board certified diplomate in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, former diplomate in Emergency Medicine, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

Target Audience

Physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and all health care professionals.

Program Description

The North Carolina Clinicians for Climate Action (NCCCA) Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Grand Rounds examines the health implications of climate change for our patients and communities and offers strategies to address prevention and emerging needs in clinical practice. Monthly grand rounds talks will address concerns and practice considerations related to heat-related illness, maternal health, mental health, pediatric practice, dermatology, and more.

Objectives

Upon completion of this knowledge-based course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss NC health and community vulnerabilities related to climate change.

• Examine the intersection between climate change, equity, and sustainability.

• Identify tools for cultivating resilience in response to climate change.

Brochures with the session information and Zoom link are updated monthly.

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