Climate Change, Health & Action: Nurses Engaging in Local Solutions

Join the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments for a FREE full-day workshop for nurses to learn how climate change impacts human health. Attendees will learn about the health impacts of climate change and other pressing environmental health issues, in addition to the local and national initiatives for climate change prevention and preparedness to promote health, well-being, and equity.

This amazing opportunity will provide you with a chance to learn from nurse and community leaders and gain great experiences that will enhance your nurse leadership and provide you with tools you can use throughout your nursing practice, and make a real difference in protecting public health from environmental concerns.

Breakfast and lunch provided. 5 hours of free continuing education hours provided upon completion of workshop. Travel Scholarships are available. Contact Katie Huffling: katie@envirn.org 240-753-3729

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Nurses and students nurses interested in making a difference with their patients and communities on environmental health.

WORKSHOP AGENDA (TENTATIVE)

8:30 – 9:30 Registration and Breakfast

9:30-10:00 Welcome and Introductions

10:00-11:00 Environmental Health 101

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:15 Panel Discussion: Community leaders

12:15 – 1pm Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 Group Exercise

1:30 – 3:00 Afternoon Breakout Session & Discussion

3:00 – 3:45 Advocacy

3:45 – 4:00 Closing

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Contact Katie Huffling katie@envirn.org 240-753-3729

This course is pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 16546.