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Climate Resilience in Medical Practice Series: Health Impacts and Caring for Older Adults

The North Carolina Clinicians for Climate Action (NCCCA) Climate and Health 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.

2nd Fridays of the month.

In the August session Dr. Lisa Genao examines the significant vulnerabilities climate change presents for North Carolina's older adults. We will examine the steps providers can take to mitigate negative health impacts for their older patients

Objectives:

  • Examine the current and emerging health consequences of climate change encountered in NC medical practice.

  • Discuss strategies for prevention and management of climate-related health issues including diabetes, dermatology, heat-related illness, mental health

Register here (free)

Free CME:

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 1.00

  • CEU 0.10

  • Contact Hours 1.00

This event is intended for:

  • Physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, public health, behavioral health providers, medical and health sciences students and interdisciplinary health professionals.

Contact karen.goble@sr-ahec.org with questions.

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