Protecting Against What We Can’t Parent Away: A Call to the Polls
But recently I’ve had to face a tough truth: we cannot parent away a changing climate or a toxic environment.
My son came home from camp with a raspy cough, and eyes that were itchy, watery, and red. Seeing him struggling, I went into automatic doctor mom mode. I was certain I’d given him his allergy meds that morning and changed the air filters. I thought I was managing it…but it clearly wasn’t enough.
Prescription for the Planet: How Public Health Professionals Can Step Into Climate Advocacy
It is easy to feel paralyzed by the sheer scale of the climate and health problem. You might think, “I’m a researcher, a nurse, an epidemiologist, a policy analyst; not an activist.” Here’s a little secret: advocacy isn’t an all-or-nothing commitment. It is a ladder.
Your unique voice as a trusted health leader is one of the most powerful tools you have to fight climate change.
Ready, Set, Action: Why Health Equity is a Mother’s Business
Moms have their fingers on the pulse of everything from best playgrounds to the most trusted grocery stores. We see the gaps in the infrastructure before the "experts" even arrive.
Read Surili’s call to move beyond observing the problems and start taking action.
