Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action

Did you know poor air quality can lower children’s test scores, reduce crop yields, and even disrupt the stock market? At Georgia Interfaith Power & Light's Green Team Summit this past weekend, our very own Dr. Preeti Jaggi, chair of GaCCA, and Tanya Coventry-Strader of Mothers and Others for Clean Air, led an eye-opening conversation on the hidden connections between air quality, climate change, and public health. From root causes to real-world impacts, they shared practical ways we can all advocate for cleaner air and healthier communities. #HealthyAirIsHealthCare #Healthcare #Leadership #HealthyAirIsHealthCare

💙 Love in action! February is a time to celebrate love—not just in relationships, but in the care and commitment we show to what matters most. As #healthcare professionals, our work is rooted in love—for our patients, our communities, and the world we share. This month’s GaCCA newsletter explores how small shifts in daily practice can make a real difference for a healthier planet. 🌍💡Read more and take action: https://lnkd.in/eJv-wv7U #HealthcareSustainability #sustainability #HealthyClimate

🌍 Cut Desflurane, Reduce Emissions! 🚫 Did you know desflurane has a global warming potential (GWP) 3,700 times higher than CO₂ over 20 years? Just one hour of use has the same climate impact as burning up to 2 gallons of gasoline. With safer, more sustainable anesthesia options available—including canister-based nitrous oxide delivery systems, which significantly reduce waste—hospitals can take meaningful action for both patient care and climate health. Let’s push for a #DesfluraneFree future and a more sustainable healthcare system. 📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-Cjf3zF #netzerohealth #ClimateAction #climatehealth #healthcare

😡 This morning, Georgia Power asked the Georgia Public Service Commission to burn more fossil fuels, once again, threatening public health and raising energy costs. More coal means more asthma, heart disease, and pollution-driven illness. Georgians deserve better. We health professionals must speak out. Learn more from our partners below! #ClimateHealth #CleanEnergy

Climate change adds to the 'invisible mental load' of motherhood, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. 🌎 🔥 GaCCA Steering Committee Member Dr. Jennifer Barkin co-authored this powerful commentary on the unique challenges moms face in extreme weather events. 📖 Check it out! https://lnkd.in/evd8543A #ClimateChange #Motherhood #MentalHealth #Healthcare

"From Bedside to Byline: A Physician's Perspective on Communicating the Health Impacts of Climate Change"—Join us on Monday, Jan. 27, at 12 p.m. ET for this engaging seminar led by Dr. Neha P., Chief Physician Editor at WebMD and a dedicated Steering Committee member of GaCCA. Hosted by Yale University's Center on Climate Change and Health, this event is open to all! Yale affiliates can attend in person at LEPH 115, while others can join online via Zoom. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/PathakSeminar2025

Dr. King's vision of justice extends to the health of our communities. #ClimateChange is not just an environmental issue—it’s a public health emergency, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. 🌎 🩺 As clinicians, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way toward solutions that protect health, promote equity, and honor the interconnectedness of all life. Today, let’s recommit to this critical work and reflect on how we can build a healthier, more just world for all. #MLKDay #ClimateHealth #HealthEquity

🔥 As we begin this new year, wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, destroying homes—even the mansions of wealthy actors and actresses along the Pacific Coast. This starkly reminds us that climate change does not discriminate—it affects us all. But there’s hope! 🌍 Together, we can tackle the root causes and create a healthier future for all. Let’s start by educating leaders and driving meaningful change in our communities and clinics. Read our January newsletter and find ways to take action now: https://lnkd.in/eJv-wv7U #healthcare #sustainability #docsforclimate

🚍💨 Is your school district ensuring a healthier ride for kids? Thanks to new funding, 20 Georgia counties are getting electric school buses! These EV buses mean cleaner air, fewer emissions, and healthier communities for our students. Let’s keep pushing for clean transportation across the state! Learn more from our partners at Mothers and Others for Clean Air: https://lnkd.in/ezKuZkZA #healthcare #sustainability #evbuses #schools

🌎 🎉🩺 Happy New Year! Here's to a 2025 filled with growth, innovation, and impactful care for our patients and our planet. Thank you for all you do to support health and healing! #newyears #healthcareheroes