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For the Health of All

Author
VP Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD

We know that this world and all who inhabit it are interlinked. So when we hear about record-breaking rain in Pakistan this summer that led to floods displacing more than 30 million people, or about Hurricane Fiona which has just wreaked havoc on Puerto Rico and hurricane Ian headed for Florida, we know that wherever we are, we have a responsibility to learn more about our interconnections.

Disruptions to Earth’s natural systems impact not only human health, but all life on Earth. Moreover, environmental changes disproportionately impact the least wealthy and most vulnerable across the planet, increasing existing inequities in health.

We invite you to join our upcoming Mini Medical School: Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives, which explores the ways in which the health of our planet is inextricably tied to the health of all life on Earth.

You’ll learn about planetary health, the impact on local communities, sustainability efforts, rebuilding relationships with the natural world, and building a future for all life on Earth.

Most importantly, you will identify where there is hope in creating change.

Attend all three live sessions and receive a digital certificate of completion.

We remain committed to sharing our knowledge with the community. Recordings of previous sessions can be found here. We look forward to having you at our fall series.

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