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A climate-ready #localpublichealth system is essential. Our workgroup spent the past year documenting how local health officials build Climate and Health Programs, shaping a new practical guide from LHD field experience: https://lnkd.in/e7Ba-i-w #ClimateChangesHealth

🌍🚀 Exciting developments in public health! NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene is integrating climate action into their core activities. By forming a Climate Health Task Force, they've empowered every division to take concrete steps towards sustainability and resilience. From climate-focused social media campaigns to building robust disease surveillance systems, NYC Health is leading by example. Let's learn from their approach to tackle the health impacts of climate change! 🌱💼 Read more here: Embedding Climate Action into Local Health Department Activities #ClimateAction #PublicHealth #Sustainability #HealthEquity #ClimateHealth

Just Released! Our practical guide can now support rural local health departments in their efforts to build a climate-ready workforce, whether they're building a climate and health program for the first time or increasing their current capacity. Download the guide at https://lnkd.in/e4Birebn #SummerReady #ClimateChangesHealth

#NEW 📢 Safeguarding Public Health 2024 Factsheet! Local governments are key in tackling climate change and public health. Discover how policies mitigate health risks and build resilience. Read the Factsheet: https://ow.ly/U0wy50SMgsK #PublicHealth #ClimateAction #ICLEIUSA

Our practical guide can now support rural local health departments in their efforts to build a climate-ready workforce, whether they're building a climate & health program or increasing current capacity. Download the guide at https://lnkd.in/e4Birebn #SummerReady

When it comes to climate-smart health, there’s no time to wait and debate. Too many of those most at risk from climate change-driven disasters that have negative impacts on health live in low- and middle-income countries.     Together with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London, Mott MacDonald, the UK Health Security Agency and Wolfe Global, FHI 360 has developed a policy brief that outlines key steps that communities, policymakers, health professionals, and researchers and academics must take to address pressing health inequities around #ClimateChange-driven disasters. https://bit.ly/3xU5Axo  

#ClimateChange remains the single biggest health threat facing humanity. It needs urgent attention and action. The 10th edition of the Future of Health Conference will share evidence and action at the intersection of climate and health, fostering ways to address the challenges of integrating climate resilience into public health strategies. The countdown is on – five months to go! Watch this space for more. #ClimateHealthNexusNG

When it comes to climate-smart health, there’s no time to wait and debate. Too many of those most at risk from climate change-driven disasters that have negative impacts on health live in low- and middle-income countries. Together with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London, Mott MacDonald, the UK Health Security Agency and Wolfe Global , FHI 360 has developed a policy brief that outlines key steps that communities, policymakers, health professionals, and researchers and academics must take to address pressing health inequities around #ClimateChange-driven disasters. bit.ly/3U9kk2S #WorldEnvironmentDay

The findings in our latest climate and health research report suggest an urgent need for investment in a climate-ready #localpublichealth system. https://lnkd.in/e5knuS45 But we got you covered. Our Climate and Health Guide is how public health officials can get started in capacity building: https://lnkd.in/gzpCcy2G #WEHDay

This #EarthDay, we're excited to share a sneak peek of our data on building a climate-ready public health system. According to NACCHO research conducted with local health departments (LHDs) nationwide: 📊 Only one-third of LHDs are addressing the public health effects of #ClimateChange, even though nearly half are located in jurisdictions that experience those effects. 📊 Limited resources like dedicated funding can be a barrier to protecting the public from the effects of climate change. 📊 However, LHDs may be slowly becoming increasingly involved in climate change work, including preparedness and policy activities. Explore the findings we've released so far on our research webpage (bit.ly/Naccho-Research) and stay tuned for a new report coming soon! #PublicHealth #Research