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

NC Health News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The increased frequency of extreme weather events, like Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene, and wildfires like the ones ravaging parts of Los Angeles, require doctors to become more aware of the environmental factors affecting patients health, said Marni Holder, director of community health initiatives at the UNC Department of Family Medicine.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“CHCANYS’ vision is that every New York State community has primary care that encompasses all aspects of each patient’s health and well-being. We support the goal of helping New Yorkers to live longer, healthier lives, and I commend the administration and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for prioritizing health equity.”

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

HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

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