Tag: Climate Health
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Community Conversation in Fifth Ward
Join us, in partnership with our community partners, for the first of our community conversations in Fifth Ward. We will be covering the topic of how housing effects health. May 30, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM True Love Baptist Church4029 Falls St, Houston, Texas, 77026 Questions? Please contact us at climhlth@uh.edu
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What is a Community Conversation?
Growing a healthy community is a lifelong process. One effective way to do this is by having community conversations where everyone can share their thoughts and work together to address the different needs of the community.1,2 These conversations involve bringing together community members, stakeholders, and organizations to discuss important issues impacting the community’s well-being.1,2 At…
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What is Climate Health?
By: Holly Nguyen When considering factors influencing our health, climate change is often overlooked by many. However, unequivocally, climate change significantly affects human health both directly and indirectly, with varying risks and effects across the nation- different groups do not experience the same severity of harm or equal levels of risks.1,2 The National Institute of…