#ClimateCheckup

Opinion | The EPA Just Made Our Air Less Safe to Breathe Repealing the Endangerment Finding will shape our clinical reality for years to come

New #ClimateCheckup out today: The EPA Just Made Our Air Less Safe to Breathe

"The air our patients breathe should not make them sick, and policy choices should not make our jobs harder by increasing preventable disease." @lisapatel.bsky.social @medpagetoday.com

Opinion | Radiology Is Ill-Prepared to Weather the Storms of Climate Change Contingency planning is key for fields dependent on advanced technology

Radiologist Dr. Amanda Marrero-González has witnessed firsthand the reality of climate-driven disruption in Puerto Rico.

In a new #ClimateCheckup, she reflects on the lasting impacts and why health system resilience is essential for ensuring continuity of care during crises. @medpagetoday.com

Opinion | It Can Happen Here No one is immune to extreme weather. Physicians must be prepared.

No place is immune to extreme weather. In a new #ClimateCheckup, 2025 Climate & Health Equity Fellow Dr. Janelle White urges healthcare providers to be prepared to help their patients and communities stay safe. @medpagetoday.com

Opinion | President Trump Wants to Undo EPA's Ability to Protect Our Climate and Air Speak up to protect the endangerment finding

(1/2) In the latest #ClimateCheckup, Dr. Beth Zigmund highlights the danger of repealing the endangerment finding and delivers a clear call to action for health professionals: Speak up to protect this vitally important rule. @medpagetoday.com @gfriedman.bsky.social

Check out the latest #ClimateCheckup from Dr. Micah Nishigaki, a 2025 Climate & Health Equity Fellow!

"Automobiles have a place in our society, but focusing on expanding transportation options will increase equity, promote better health outcomes, and improve our planet's health."

Opinion | Mental Health Is Melting How extreme heat hurts vulnerable communities

New #ClimateCheckup out from Dr. Ifeanyi Olele, a psychiatrist and Climate Health Equity Fellow: Mental Health Is Melting

"This is not just your patient complaining about their life — this is psychological distress laid bare." @medpagetoday.bsky.social

Opinion | Trump Takes Aim at the Climate Speak up, organize, and inform your patients

New #ClimateCheckup out this week from Dr. Roger Hicks: Trump Takes Aim at the Climate

"This is a critical moment...As trusted messengers, health professionals have a moral and professional duty to respond." @medpagetoday.bsky.social @gfriedman.bsky.social

Opinion | A Yellow Warning: This Year’s Pollen Surge Was More Than Just a Nuisance It's the new normal, shaped by climate change

🤧 Allergy season is starting earlier, lasting longer, and hitting harder. In a new #ClimateCheckup, 2025 CHEF fellow Dr. Ben Wibonele reflects on record-breaking pollen and what it signals: a yellow warning flag for our health in a changing climate. @medpagetoday.bsky.social

Opinion | Our Green-Energy Future Hangs in the Balance We must urge elected leaders to protect clean energy legislation

New #ClimateCheckup out today from Dr. Anita Lowe Taylor: Our Green-Energy Future Hangs in the Balance

The IRA and IIJA are working—bringing jobs, cleaner air, and health and economic benefits to communities. We need that progress to continue. @medpagetoday.bsky.social

Opinion | Cancer Care Changes With the Climate Clinicians and health systems must adapt

New #ClimateCheckup from Dr. Eric Bernicker and Dr. Joan Schiller: Cancer Care Changes With the Climate

Worsening pollution and a hotter planet create challenges for cancer care. Clinicians and health systems must adapt. @medpagetoday.bsky.social

Opinion | Bring Environmental Sustainability to Your Practice in 2025 It's good for the planet and the business

New #ClimateCheckup out today from Dr. Todd Sack, executive director and editor of My Green Doctor: Bring Environmental Sustainability to Your Practice in 2025

It's good for the planet and the business. @medpagetoday.bsky.social

Thanks @medpagetoday.bsky.social and @docsforclimate.bsky.social! #ClimateCheckup

Opinion | The Smoldering Symphony of Los Angeles: The Burn and Afterburn Let's tap into our occupational and environmental medicine resources

Powerful new #ClimateCheckup out today by Dr. Mani Berenji ➡️ The Smoldering Symphony of Los Angeles: The Burn and Afterburn

"We can build a future where our cities are not just surviving environmental crises but thriving in harmony with our planet."
@mberenjimd.bsky.social @medpagetoday.bsky.social