August 24, 2026 | USA TODAY | Almeta Cooper and Lisa Patel
Concussion protocols changed youth sports by making one thing clear: When an athlete is hurt, they don’t get to decide whether to keep playing. We need that same clarity for extreme heat. In this powerful new op-ed, Almeta Cooper and Dr. Lisa Patel call for a comprehensive national standard so young athletes can compete safely.
August 21, 2026 | Inside Climate News | Martha Pskowski
What We're Listening To: Extreme Weather Explained
Tune in as host Dr. Lisa Patel and Americares' Nate Matthew-Triggs discuss the challenges extreme weather poses to healthcare, what resilience looks like in practice, and how health professionals can help strengthen the systems their communities depend on. Listen hereor wherever you get your podcasts.
Action Alerts
Oppose the Weakening of Heavy-Duty Truck Pollution Rules
Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a proposal to weaken these standards, calling them “unnecessary and unworkable.” Use our action toolkit to submit a public comment in opposition to this proposal by August 29.
Research, Reports, and Resources
Toolkit: Back to School In Extreme Heat Week
Extreme heat is affecting school communities, students, and staff. We need more people talking about it. Join the Federation of American Scientists August 24-28 to help raise awareness, share practical tips, and highlight long-term solutions.
My Green Doctor This Month: Wildfire Preparedness & Clinic Resilience
Longer wildfire seasons mean increased risks to clinics, staff, and patients. This month, My Green Doctor's Green Practice News features useful articles on wildfire preparedness, disaster resilience planning, antibiotic stewardship, and strategic purchasing for resilience.
My Green Doctor is a money-saving membership benefit provided by the Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change & Health. Everyone in your practice can register here as Partner Society members with the discount code MGDMSCCCH.
Events
Data Centers and Health Webinar Series: Advocacy, Partnerships, and Building Effective Coalitions
September 2, 2026
Join us for the next session in our Data Centers and Health Webinar Series to learn more about how we can strengthen our advocacy and build effective partnerships and coalitions.
From Practice to Policy: Using Strategic Storytelling to Advocate for Health
September 10 - November 19, 2026
This educational activity introduces participants to narrative leadership, equipping health professionals to translate their frontline experiences into clear, ethical, and motivating narratives that resonate with the public, policymakers, and the media.
