Formerly NH Healthcare Workers for Climate Action. Our grassroots, nonpartisan coalition of healthcare workers is building a climate and health movement in NH.
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ALT A hiker standing at the top of a mountain. A quote from Sabrina of Lake Tahoe, CA, 1991 says, "I decided to hike Mt. Tallac, 10 miles, often running. I chose to hike alone, without water, and I did not check the weather. When I returned I was clammy, shaking, ash gray, and had a splitting headache and felt nauseous. It took over a day to recover. Don't be lazy. Always have plenty of water."
ALT A checklist with heat safety information. The text says, "Tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones from extreme heat. Stay indoors whenever possible in places with access to AC. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine, or too much sugar. Avoid strenuous activities that can result in overexposure to the sun. When outdoors, it's recommended to wear light-colored clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Never leave people or pets in a vehicle for ANY amount of time, even with the window open."
ALT "This decision prioritizes the profits of big oil and gas companies and polluters over clean air and water, the health of kids and all people, and the progress we've made to respond to climate change," says Lisa Patel, MD, executive director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health
ALT Logos of the American Lung Association, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health above the bold text: 'Tell Congress: Protect Clean Energy Investments.
ALT Graphic with an orange background featuring an industrial LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility in the lower portion. Text overlay reads: 'LNG exports are a climate disaster that endanger vulnerable communities. Tell Biden to reject all pending permits. Submit a comment here: bit.ly/Stop-LNG.'
ALT Promotion for an upcoming webinar entitled "Greenspace and (Mental) Health: What's the Evidence?" It will take place on January 7 from 6:00 - 7:00PM. It is hosted by NH Healthy Climate. Join to hear from Dr. Robert Feder on greenspace and mental health. Bob, who chairs the Behavioral Health Working Group and serves on the Board of Directors for NH Healthy Climate, recently retired from a 40 year career as a psychiatrist in New Hampshire. He majored in psychology at the University of Michigan, went to medical school at the University of Washington, and completed his psychiatry residency at Yale. He is active in a number of climate groups, including the Climate Psychiatry Alliance, 350NH and No Coal No Gas. He is also the American Psychiatric Association representative to the Steering Group for the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. In addition to working for greener energy, Bob enjoys singing, playing guitar, hiking, skiing, and boogie-boarding.
ALT Graphic for a new episode of the Healthy Climate America podcast featuring host Lisa Patel, Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, and Elizabeth Pinsky, Associate Director of the Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. The text reads: 'New Podcast Episode - For Anxiety to Action: Protecting Mental Health in a Changing Climate.' Listen now: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.
ALT Graphic promoting 'Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention' with an image of the U.S. Capitol. Text includes event dates, 'March 2-4, 2025,' location 'Washington, DC & online,' and a prominent orange button labeled 'REGISTER NOW!' The design features a globe illustration and a green-to-blue gradient background.
ALT Graphic for a new episode of the Healthy Climate America podcast featuring host Lisa Patel, Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, and Cheryl Holder, Founding Co-Chair and Executive Director of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action. The text reads: 'New Podcast Episode - Local Voices, Big Impact: Building Healthy Communities.' Listen now: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.
ALT Graphic promoting a new podcast episode from Healthy Climate America. The episode features Dr. Lisa Patel, Executive Director of The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, as the host, and Dr. Edward Maibach, Director and Founder of George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication. The episode is titled 'Communicating Climate Change for Impact with Dr. Ed Maibach.' Listeners are invited to tune in by visiting the link: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica.
ALT Flyer for the 2023 Lancet Countdown U.S. Launch. On the left is text that reads 'REGISTER NOW. 15 November 2023. 12:00 EST. Join us for the virtual U.S. launch of the 2023 Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change and U.S. Brief.' On the right is an image of an old man and a young boy walking out in nature. Below that is the link for the launch: tinyurl.com/2023USLancetLaunch.
