article thumbnail

Frontline health clinics adapt to climate challenges with assistance from a free resource

NC Health News

The Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit provided Helping Hand, which offers medical services to low-income and uninsured residents of Lee and Harnett counties, a road map for preparing the staff and its patients for storms and other climate catastrophes.” Chan School of Public Health.

article thumbnail

Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come 

Association of Health Care Journalists

The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a significant public health emergency with immediate and long-term consequences. The most immediate concern for health journalists covering this crisis is the impact of wildfire smoke on human health. As of Jan. micrometers or smaller (PM2.5)

article thumbnail

Gerontological Society conference highlights aging story ideas for 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

While it was impossible to attend every session or fully absorb the wealth of information in four days, several themes and areas of concern emerged. Stanford health economist Jay Bhattacharya was announced as Trumps pick to head NIH on Nov. He directs the Stanford Center on the Demography and Economics of Health and Aging.