… States?  Everything, says Patrice Nicholas, director of the MGH Institute’s Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health. “Climate justice not only intersects … point, the Center recently held a webinar, co-sponsored by the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, on the intersection of climate change and COVID-19. This … pandemic and the consequent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions – which plunged 26% globally in April compared to 2019 – illustrate “the intersectionality of …

… innovative continuing professional development that advances interprofessional, team-based skills and performan A Hidden Issue Derek Belong is a captain for the New Bedford Police Department. Michele Rodrigues-Belong is the director of … been trafficked report that they have also had at least one emergency department visit. That’s a huge number, and it means we’re missing a very large segment of the …

… work with the students, the faculty and staff who play a key role in readying them for their careers?  That’s where Leadership Women comes in. The national … has been working with IHP faculty and staff since 2012. Over the past decade, 26 employees have completed the company’s Leadership America program.  “One of the … change but now it's much more commonplace to see this issue discussed on the news as more people are impacted by more frequent climate-related events such as …

… learning opportunities through the Institute’s Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness to ensure the knowledge, skills, and abilities … shows Harvard-Kent Elementary School pupils slides on her laptop during a recent visit. IHP nursing student Shannon MacDowell (middle) and Mass General Hospital nurse … of bringing students from multiple programs together to learn the benefits of a team-based approach to care that studies show improve patient outcomes.  Reidy noted …

… “There Are No Hospitals for Sick Planets” … “There Are No Hospitals for Sick Planets” Topics Climate Change Area of Expertise Health & Environment … To address this challenge, the MGH Institute of Health Professions  Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health  sponsored a day-long virtual … more than 170 health care professionals and other interested participants from 26 states and Canada.  Among the speakers was Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), a climate …

… conference presentations by the full-time faculty have increased exponentially. For Hillman, who was the inaugural associate provost for research and just recently … Horner Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, and the members of his research team have been awarded over 20 grants, industry contracts, and competitive … Harvard University physics professor Dr. Michael Brenner and Google’s Euphonia team to develop AI technology that helps people with even the most severe speech …

… Gearing Up for Earth Day … Gearing Up for Earth Day Topics Campus Culture Climate Change It’s Earth Month, so the MGH … She also shared the services Boston provides including community drop-off bin for food waste through Project Oscar , which has a drop off location on Austin Street … more about sustainability efforts that take place on campus throughout the year, visit the Sustainability page on the website or Vitals , and sign up for the …

… and acute challenges, attendees at “Climate Change & Health 2022: A Roadmap for Grassroots Advocacy” heard glimmers of hope that the negative effects of climate … a looming disaster. Co-hosted by the MGH Institute of Health Profession’s Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice and Health and the Massachusetts General … University’s recent decision to divest its endowment from fossil fuels, just the latest in a series of actions in higher education. “The divestiture movement has made …

… their communities and workplace. The MGH Institute of Health Professions’ Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health and the Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Environment and Health will host “Climate Change & Health 2022: A Roadmap for … greenhouse gases. This symposium will help them do just that.” The event is the latest collaboration between the MGH Institute and Mass General Hospital centers and …