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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health
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We mobilize the health voice for equitable climate solutions.

Housed at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication.
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As families gather around the table this holiday season, our new Healthy Climate America episode with @tamikokatsumoto.bsky.social invites us to consider how thoughtful food choices can nourish ourselves and the planet.

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
A promotional graphic for the “Healthy Climate America” podcast episode titled “Food as Medicine: Nourishing Ourselves and the Planet.” At the top is the Healthy Climate America logo with a stethoscope shaped like a plant. Below are two circular photos: on the left, the host, Lisa Patel, smiling in a white coat; on the right, guest Tamiko Katsumoto, smiling against a gray background. Soundwave graphics run horizontally behind the photos. At the bottom, text reads: “Food as Medicine: Nourishing Ourselves and the Planet.” A green banner below says, “Listen now: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.”
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🌎 Our November Digest and CHEF Connection are out now! Give them a read here for the latest insights: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/latest-news/...

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November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Your support this #GivingTuesday helps us keep health at the center of climate action and meet the challenges we're facing with the strength of our collective power.

Donate now through December 31: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/givingtuesda...
A Giving Tuesday graphic featuring a large navy-blue box with the words “Giving Tuesday” in white and the Giving Tuesday heart logo. Below are three photos: a large group of health professionals holding a VCCA banner, a diverse group of people posing together at an event, and a speaker presenting at a podium. At the bottom, a green “Donate now” button appears next to The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health logo.
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The #OPOH26 agenda is now live!

This year's can't-miss event features actionable sessions on federal climate actions, effective campaigns, digital power, healthcare resiliency, and much more.

Explore the full agenda and register here: cvent.me/EO9ngP
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨

Through the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship, physicians learn from leading experts and gain practical tools that support meaningful action.

Discover more about the program here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/climate-and-...
The resources—especially the subject matter experts and tools shared throughout the program—have been truly outstanding.
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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In times of uncertainty, there’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope: Together we can do extraordinary things.

Donate now through December 31 as part of our #GivingTuesday campaign to support this critical work and invest in a healthier future.

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At the top of the graphic is text that reads Giving Tuesday. Under that are two hands holding a globe shaped like a heart. At the bottom is the logo of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.
November 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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🎧 That’s a wrap on The Organizer’s Handbook!

In the final episode, activist Dominika Lasota joins guest host Dr. Pedja Stojicic to reflect on the power of youth organizing and what health professionals can learn from it.

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Climate change is reshaping the future of health. Join us at the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention to gain the tools, knowledge, and community you need to advance solutions.

Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
Group of health professionals standing together outdoors, smiling and holding a large banner that reads “OUR CLIMATE. OUR HEALTH. OUR FUTURE.” Text above the photo reads “Our Planet, Our Health 2026 Convention.” Below, an orange banner says “REGISTER NOW!” The event details read: “February 28 – March 3, 2026, Arlington, Virginia & Online.” The logo of The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health appears at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and our health. A new report from leading health experts shows how coal, oil, and methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life.

Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🌎 Webinar Alert 🌎 – Join us on November 14 for the final session in our Climate & Health Equity Series! Dr. Julian Watkins and Lilliana DeSantiago Cardenas will discuss equitable climate solutions within healthcare and public health.

Register here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/event/climat...
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Resilient Care, Resilient Communities: Climate Solutions in Healthcare & Public Health Systems." The event is scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET. The featured speakers are Dr. Julian Watkins and Lilliana DeSantiago Cardenas. Dr. Watkins is the assistant commissioner for the Bureau of Health Equity Capacity Building at the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. He is also a 2023 CHEF fellow. Lilliana is the subdivision administrator and community resilience manager for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. The graphic includes the logo of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health's Climate & Health Equity Fellowship. A “Register Now” button is also shown.
November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨

Through education and network building, the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship helps physicians become changemakers in their health systems. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/climate-and-...
A quote graphic with gold quotation marks and border. The text reads: “Through the fellowship, I have engaged with like-minded leaders and educators to create sustainability infrastructure and reduce waste within my hospital system.” Below the quote is the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship logo with two hands holding a caduceus topped by green leaves, and the words “Celebrating 5 years.”
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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What does solidarity look like in action?

In a new episode of "The Organizer's Handbook," guest host Pedja Stojicic talks with @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social about building collective power for a healthier, more just future

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Graphic promoting The Organizer’s Handbook Episode 2: Solidarity in Action. It features headshots of Pedja Stojicic and Shweta Narayan inside green circles with their names below each photo. The background is dark blue with a soundwave graphic and podcast playback icons. Text at the bottom reads “Listen now: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica,” and the Healthy Climate America logo appears in the bottom right corner.
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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In this moment of upheaval and uncertainty, we need connection more than ever.

Join the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention this March to find your people and your place in the movement.

Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Our October CHEF Connection is out now! See what our fellows and alumni have been up to this month, plus discover upcoming events. #CHEFAt5

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October 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨

The Climate & Health Equity Fellowship empowers physicians to use their unique, trusted voices to make a difference in their communities and beyond. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/climate-and-...
"The Climate and Health Equity Fellowship is an incredible opportunity to learn about the intricacies of climate change and healthcare. It provided an opportunity for me to use my unique voice as a physician to drive change in my community and beyond."
October 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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At the heart of organizing is connection.

In the first episode of our new podcast miniseries, Drs. Pedja Stojicic and @gaurabbasu.bsky.social reflect on the power of storytelling and the relational work behind building stronger communities.

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
October 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention!

This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, build community, and develop skills you can use to make an impact.

Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
Group of health professionals standing together outdoors, smiling and holding a large banner that reads “OUR CLIMATE. OUR HEALTH. OUR FUTURE.” Text above the photo reads “Our Planet, Our Health 2026 Convention.” Below, an orange banner says “REGISTER NOW!” The event details read: “February 28 – March 3, 2026, Arlington, Virginia & Online.” The logo of The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health appears at the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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We’ve signed the #BreakTheFossilInfluence commitment! 🛑 No more hiring PR/ad firms that work for fossil fuel companies. Health orgs are trusted messengers—we must lead with integrity. Join us in cutting ties with fossil disinformation. climateandhealthalliance.org/what-we-do/m...
Graphic from the Global Climate & Health Alliance promoting the Fossil-Free Health Communications Campaign. It shows a broken fuel pump nozzle transforming into a stethoscope with an image of the Earth in the diaphragm. The text reads: “Say no to PR & ad agencies that work with fossil fuel polluters. Fossil fuel companies are using the same PR playbook as Big Tobacco—spending millions to deceive the public and delay climate action. Health professionals and organisations must lead with integrity.” Additional text reads: “Break the fossil influence” and “Sign on to the Fossil-Free Health Communications Commitment.” Includes a QR code for more information.
October 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨

The Climate & Health Equity Fellowship gives physicians a deep understanding of climate and health, filling knowledge gaps often missed elsewhere.

Learn more about the program here: : medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/climate-and-...
I've learned more from this fellowship about objective, factual data pertaining to health equity than I ever did during my time in medical school. Obviously, the focus of this fellowship is climate, but it’s also a crash course in public health. Major boost to my knowledge base.
October 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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💚 Healing our communities also means organizing for change.

In the first episode of our new podcast miniseries, Drs. Pedja Stojicic and Gaurab Basu discuss their organizing journeys, the importance of building connections, and more.

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Graphic promoting the podcast The Organizer’s Handbook Episode 1: From Healing to Organizing. It features headshots of Lisa Patel, labeled “Host,” Pedja Stojicic, and Gaurab Basu, each in circular frames with green borders. A podcast play bar appears below their photos. Text at the bottom reads, “Listen now: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.” The Healthy Climate America logo is in the lower right corner.
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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🎧 Coming soon...

This fall, we are thrilled to co-host a podcast miniseries on climate and health organizing with People Power Health! Tune in starting October 16 to hear expert insights, discover best practices, and get inspired on your organizing journey.

Stay tuned: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Graphic announcing a new podcast series. Text reads: “Launching October 16: Special Series on Climate & Health Organizing. Expert insights. Actionable lessons. Inspiring stories.” The image shows a smartphone displaying the Healthy Climate America podcast logo and playback controls. At the bottom are the logos for People.Power.Health and the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, along with a green link that reads “bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.” Background features a soundwave design.
October 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨

Through the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship, physicians gain confidence in speaking out on climate and health equity and join a network committed to advancing solutions for our communities.

Learn more here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/climate-and-...
"This fellowship has had a tremendous impact with respect to giving me confidence in advocating and speaking out in the climate and health equity space. I feel like I am also part of a network that will continue to work to make things right for our communities."
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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"This is about helping people get free."

In the latest episode of Healthy Climate America, Rev. Casey Martinez-Tinnin and @lisapatel.bsky.social explore the power of community-led energy solutions in building hope and freedom.

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
October 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨

The Climate & Health Equity Fellowship supports physicians from diverse specialties in turning their expertise into meaningful climate action, building skills, community, and leadership.

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"This was a wonderful opportunity to explore how the needs of my specialty and my expertise could advance the science of climate change and its impact on mental health perception and policies."
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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🎧 Tune in to a new episode of Healthy Climate America! Rev. Casey Martinez-Tinnin discusses his climate journey and his work with churches, tribal nations, and communities to enhance environmental stewardship and achieve clean energy independence.

Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Graphic promoting a new Healthy Climate America podcast episode. At the top is the podcast logo with a stethoscope shaped like a plant. On the left is a photo of Host Lisa Patel, Executive Director of MSCCCH, smiling in a blue shirt. On the right is a photo of Reverend Casey Martinez-Tinnin wearing red glasses. Below, text reads: “NEW PODCAST EPISODE – Faith in Action: Building Hope and Freedom Through Clean Energy.” A green banner at the bottom says: “Listen now: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.”
October 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM