Joint Commission’s Dr. Perlin speaks at NAM Climate and Health Day of U.S. Climate Action Summit
The National Academy of Medicine is co-hosting the first ever Climate and Health Day with Kaiser Permanente and Climate Group as part of the U.S. Climate Action Summit. Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO of The Joint Commission, will be speaking on the panel “Synergistic Approaches in Climate, Health, and Equity Initiatives,” one of four panels exploring different aspects of climate and health.
The goals of the free, public program are to:
- Hear from global leaders on driving actionable change to address climate change
- Delve into the impacts of climate change on health, including risks, impacts, and equitable solutions
- Highlight opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration and partnership building for mitigation and adaptation
- Explore mechanisms for creating climate-resilient communities and elevating community experience and expertise