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Measuring and Managing: How One Physician Made His Mark on Combatting Climate Change in Health Care
When Dr. Jonathan Perlin first learned about the impact of sustainability matters on the health care field, he knew he had to do something about it—and he has, in a big way. For Jonathan Perlin, a career as a physician was a family affair. “As the first-born son of a...
Team From University of Maryland, Baltimore, Wins Grand Prize in 2024 D.C. Public Health Case Challenge
The winners of the 11th annual D.C. Public Health Case Challenge were announced on Oct. 18, 2024. This year’s challenge topic was “A Public Health Approach to Address Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns Among Emerging Adults in the DMV Area.” Vivek Murthy, the...
National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes...
National Academy of Medicine Honors Four Members for Outstanding Service
WASHINGTON — At its annual meeting today, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored four members for their outstanding service. The honorees are Martín-José Sepúlveda, distinguished university professor, Florida International University; Linda Birnbaum, retired,...
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Opportunities for Strengthening Climate Education for Clinical Health Professionals
The climate crisis is a health crisis. To effectively address this challenge, we must prepare clinicians with the knowledge and skills to manage climate-related health impacts.
A new NAM Perspectives discussion paper outlines key opportunities to strengthen climate education for health professionals. Explore how we can build a resilient, climate-ready healthcare workforce.
