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The Physicians Role in Climate Change |
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April 8, 2008 |
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Eastern |
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Philadelphia College Of Physicians |
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Philadelphia |
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PA |
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The presentation by Dr. Erica Frank will be followed by a recognition award for PhillyCarShare. The Public Health Student Council will present the Food Trust and Green Plan Philadelphia. |
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Sofie Sereda X 232 |
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(215) 563-3737 |
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Climate Change and the Nation's Health Seminar |
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April 8, 2008 |
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8:00 am - 4:15 pm Eastern |
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West Chester Holiday Inn |
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West Chester |
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PA |
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In observance of National Public Health Week, AREUFIT Health Services will be coordinating a seminar, Climate Change and the Nations Health. This seminar has been approved for 6 CHES Continuing Education Credits. Through presentations, demonstrations and activities, we will learn the science behind climate change and make the connection between climate change and its affect on various aspects of human health. Please contact AREUFIT for the agenda and more information. |
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Contact: |
Alesha Hruska |
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(610) 993-9123 |
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Title: |
Go Green this Spring! |
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Date: |
April 9, 2008 |
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8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health |
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Philadelphia |
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PA |
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Health Department staff and visitors will learn about new ways to recycle in the workplace, and at home from 8-10am. There will be a special "brown bag" lunch discussion and viewing of "An Inconvenient Truth" in the auditorium from 12pm-1:30pm. |
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Contact: |
Deborah Knorr |
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(215) 685-6459 |
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Title: |
Your Health, Your Home, Your Neighborhood |
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Date: |
April 9, 2008 |
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5:00 pm - 9:00 am Eastern |
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Location: |
Bossone Research Center |
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Philadelphia |
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PA |
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An event fair featuring booths from all aspects of environmentally friendly lifestyle habits. Followed by an expert panel discussion that will connect climate change, our health, and green economy. |
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Contact: |
Amber Trout |
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(562) 841-9993 |
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Title: |
The Public Health Response to Climate Change in Philadelphia |
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Date: |
April 9, 2008 |
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern |
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Location: |
Thomas Jefferson University |
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Philadelphia |
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PA |
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The Master of Public Health program will hold a luncheon in honor of National Public Health Week. The event will sponsor a panel discussion on climate change with a focus on local activities including the health effects of climate change, energy efficiency at Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, the local green roof project and other sustainability efforts. Featured topics and presenters: *Climate Change and Our Health Mona Sarfaty, MD *Protecting Philadelphians from the Urban Heat Island Darlene Messina, MS *How Air Quality can Protect You From Global Warming Joseph Otis Minott, Esq. *The Greening of Thomas Jefferson University Randy Haines, CEM |
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Contact: |
Mona Sarfaty |
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Phone: |
(215) 955-2797 |
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Title: |
Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance |
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Date: |
April 11, 2008 |
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6:00 pm - 8:00 am Eastern |
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West Goshen Township Building |
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West Chester |
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PA |
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There is a direct connection between climate change and the health of our nation today. Yet, few Americans are aware of the very real consequences of climate change on the health of our communities, our families and our children. During NPHW 2008, the Chester County Health Department with support from the American Public Health Association (APHA), will help make the connection between the way we lead our lives, our impact on the planet and Chester County, and the planets impact on our health. Come listen to local experts discuss the impact of Climate Change on our health in Chester County. |
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Contact: |
Melissa Walsh |
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(610) 344-6685 |
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