Thank you to everyone who joined the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention! We heard from inspiring speakers, built meaningful connections, and left with clear actions to bring back to our communities and health systems. We look forward to even more collaboration as we continue this vital work together!
CHEF Corner: Updates From Our Fellowships
March CHEF Connection
In March, our new fellows went through orientation in person at the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention. Several members of our CHEF Alumni Engagement Network (CAEN) were also featured as presenters in plenary sessions and workshops. Read more in this month's Connection here.
My Green Doctor: How Do Medical Practice Climate Resilience Programs Help Attract and Retain Young Medical Professionals?
In today’s competitive job market, medical practices can stand out to young professionals by demonstrating strong support for climate resilience. The My Green Doctor Spring Newsletter highlights this with an article by a young medical professional who chose a practice because of its climate resilience program.
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 at www.MyGreenDoctor.org as Partner Society members with the discount code MGDMSCCCH for free access to My Green Doctor.
Events & Opportunities
Plastics, Endocrine Disruption, and Human Health April 8, 2026
Dr. Leonardo Trasande will highlight the latest research on the health consequences of plastic exposure and discuss actionable strategies to reduce our dependency on plastics for a healthier future.
This full-day event will bring together leaders across the health sector to explore the latest insights, innovations, and opportunities at the intersection of climate and health.
2026 New Mexico Extreme Heat, Health, and Resiliency Summit April 22-23, 2026
The Extreme Heat Summit is back to check the temperature on heat and health in New Mexico for the third year running! Leading experts on extreme heat will present critical information for health professionals over two half-day webinars on April 22nd and 23rd.
This Summit will bring clinicians, public health professionals, advocates, and policymakers together to address extreme heat as the urgent public health crisis it is—and to advance practical, prevention-focused solutions that save lives.
This training will give participants knowledge and skills that will help them improve clinical care and public health practice, prepare for climate change impacts, and integrate climate change information into long-term research or management decision-making.
Heat Emergencies: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management Harvard CME Course
June 15-24, 2026
This virtual course covering thermal physiology, epidemiology, and management strategies will equip clinicians with the knowledge to diagnose, treat, and prevent heat-related illnesses.
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