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

NC Health News

The tool kit was produced in 2022 through a collaboration between Americares , a nonprofit that provides health-focused aid in response to disasters, and the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Climate change does not affect all of us equally.

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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. Include information on the mental health impacts of wildfires and available resources for those affected. As of Jan.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

AMCHP aims to enhance the accessibility and use of youth/adolescent and young adult (YYA) data pertaining to health and social/structural determinants of health for its improved application in public health practice. Emergencies, such as a natural disaster or a pandemic, can have devastating impacts on whole communities.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

Urban health departments play a critical role in responding to major health threats while also managing ongoing functions such as vaccinations and chronic disease prevention. Additionally, we advocate for stronger public health data systems, workforce development, and collaboration across government levels.