Search results for "Climate Change"
Preparing today for tomorrow's potential pandemic
We all have a responsibility to reflect on our experiences with COVID-19 to identify both the good and the bad, assess the current state of pandemic preparedness, and implement a comprehensive plan.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/09/preparing-today-for-tomorrows-potential-pandemic.htm
1 Sep 2023
This Earth Day, learn about ACP's efforts to protect the planet
Among other initiatives, ACP has been working to educate our members and other physicians about the harm that climate change poses for human health.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/18/5.htm
18 Apr 2023
ACP updates climate change toolkit
The Climate Change and Health Action Plan includes an updated overview, as well as a PowerPoint presentation for chapter meetings, grand rounds, and other educational opportunities and regional talking points for discussing how climate change impacts health in each region of the U.S.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/6.htm
17 Oct 2017
Congress passes historic health, climate change legislation
The Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate some prescription drug prices for the first time and includes provisions for climate change.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/10/congress-passes-historic-health-climate-change-legislation.htm
1 Oct 2022
Clearing the air about climate change
Climate change is a public health issue, and physicians should be aware of the potential medical consequences and be able to communicate those to patients.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2016/09/climate-change.htm
1 Sep 2016
ACP calls for urgent action on climate change
Among 5 recommendations is encouragement for physicians to become educated about climate change, its effect on human health, and how to respond to future challenges.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/19/1.htm
19 Apr 2016
Leadership, Leadership Day, and ‘purple’ as a guide
ACP's Chief Advocacy Officer issues a challenge to members of the College to be more “purple” in their outlook in order to achieve goals as a team, even when they disagree.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/07/leadership-leadership-day-and-purple-as-a-guide.htm
1 Jul 2023
New ACP paper calls for policies to improve environmental health for all
The College's latest position paper broadens recommended policy actions on the climate crisis to include a wider array of environmental exposures that impact human health.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/25/4.htm
25 Oct 2022
Climate change and consultation training
Readers weigh in on climate change and the best way to prepare med students as future consultants.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/01/letters.htm
1 Jan 2017
Contraceptive counseling, provision increases use, reduces unintended pregnancy
A review and meta-analysis looked at 38 randomized controlled trials that compared interventions providing enhanced contraceptive counseling, contraceptives, or both versus usual care or an active control.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/24/1.htm
24 May 2022