National Academy of Medicine

Join the 350 and growing health-related organizations across the nation accelerating climate progress through the NAM climate movement. Together, we will better support human health through the realities of a changing climate: nam.edu/ClimateMovement #COP29 [featuring John Balbus]

For 50 years, #HealthPolicyFellows have been shaping federal health policy on Capitol Hill. Read our anniversary feature story to learn how fellows bring health expertise to policy decisions: https://lnkd.in/emqTrhab #healthpolicyleaders #healthpolicy

Join the National Academy of Medicine on December 11 for a webinar on Embedding Environmental Sustainability into Your Daily Practice! Speakers will discuss actionable decarbonization and sustainability practices for health professionals, including initiatives like telework/telemedicine, the reduction/replacement of anesthetic gases, and other impactful strategies. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/40IS5Nq

On #COP29 Health Day, join the NAM in accelerating the climate and health movement, to continue to build upon the groundswell of momentum across our sector. Those who sign up will have access to learnings from leaders on the frontlines: nam.edu/ClimateMovement [featuring David Callaway]

Join us on December 5 for a workshop on the societal implications of geroscience. This workshop aims to examine the associated societal issues and considerations that warrant significant attention as geroscience advances. Panels will include topics such as equity and access, cost, social norms, communication, and healthy longevity. Sponsored by AARP and The John A. Hartford Foundation. Register to attend in person or virtually at https://lnkd.in/gvv6XvW7.

During #COP29, join the groundswell of health-related organizations across the nation accelerating climate progress. We look forward to amplifying the important work already underway and to come on your sustainability journey. Together, we will better support human health through the realities of a changing climate: nam.edu/ClimateMovement [featuring Ali Zaidi]

“Attacks against health personnel anywhere should be a matter of concern for health professionals everywhere.” New in The Lancet: Mobilizing the Health Community to Protect Health Care from Attack https://lnkd.in/giKBTybK

As part of our series featuring winners of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition's Catalyst Awards, Dr. Carolina Ochoa-Rosales of Universidad Adolfo Ibá?ez told us about her efforts to identify epigenetic biomarkers in blood plasma to help with early diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Knowing a patient’s prognosis before they start showing symptoms can allow researchers to create early treatment plans that give patients a chance to have more years of good health. #HealthyLongevity #HealthyAging

All health-related organizations are invited to join the NAM in accelerating climate and health progress, to continue to build upon the groundswell of momentum across our sector. Those who sign up will have access to learnings from leading organizations and new and exciting collaborations: https://lnkd.in/gAfhXtdw #COP29 [featuring Vanessa Kerry, MD MSc]

Velma McBride Murry, Vanderbilt University & Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, underscores the need to bring together influencers, community organizers, and more to collectively develop innovative solutions that promote health equity. Hear more perspectives of the experts who are informing a related forthcoming NAM publication: https://bit.ly/3BXKRe7