Heat, Air Quality, and Human Health: Global Challenges, Local Solutions

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 / 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Phoenix Health Sciences Campus #106A or Online

3100 N Central Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Add to Calendar 20230502T120000Z 20230502T130000Z America/Chicago Heat, Air Quality, and Human Health: Global Challenges, Local Solutions <h3 style="margin-bottom: 21px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;">Planetary Health and Sustainability Session</h3> <p style="margin-bottom: 21px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;">Planetary Health doesn't just involve the health of our planet. It is also inextricably linked to human health, flourishing natural systems, and the stewardship of the earth's natural resources. Join us in person at the Phoenix Health Sciences Campus or virtually, as we discuss challenges and solutions around the air we breathe and human health.</p> <div data-once="quickedit" data-quickedit-field-id="node/16289/field_event_body/en/full"> <h2>When and Where</h2> <p><a href="https://creighton.zoom.us/j/96908964593#success">Zoom</a> or in-person PHSC 106A</p> <p>Noon - 1 p.m. AZ<br /> 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT</p> <h2>Designed For</h2> <p>All Creighton health science professionals and learners. </p> <h2>Provided By</h2> <ul> <li>Creighton University School of Medicine</li> <li>Creighton University Global Engagement Office</li> </ul> <h2>Presented by Jennifer Vanos, PhD</h2> <p>Associate Professor, School of Sustainability<br /> College of Global Futures<br /> Arizona State University </p> <p>Dr. Jennifer Vanos holds an interdisciplinary appointment studying climate and human health in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. As a human biometeorologist, she also works to strengthen the understanding and practice surrounding how we protect people from extreme heat and air pollution, including children, outdoor workers, and athletes. In 2021, Dr. Vanos was awarded the NSF Early Career research grant. She is the Chair of the American Meteorological Society's Board on Environment & Health and an advisor for the Korey Stringer Institute. She previously completed research at UC San Diego, Texas Tech, and Health Canada. </p> </div> Phoenix Health Sciences Campus #106A or Online 3100 N Central Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85012

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Planetary Health and Sustainability Session

Planetary Health doesn't just involve the health of our planet. It is also inextricably linked to human health, flourishing natural systems, and the stewardship of the earth's natural resources. Join us in person at the Phoenix Health Sciences Campus or virtually, as we discuss challenges and solutions around the air we breathe and human health.

When and Where

Zoom or in-person PHSC 106A

Noon - 1 p.m. AZ
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT

Designed For

All Creighton health science professionals and learners.

Provided By

Creighton University School of Medicine
Creighton University Global Engagement Office

Presented by Jennifer Vanos, PhD

Associate Professor, School of Sustainability
College of Global Futures
Arizona State University

Dr. Jennifer Vanos holds an interdisciplinary appointment studying climate and human health in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. As a human biometeorologist, she also works to strengthen the understanding and practice surrounding how we protect people from extreme heat and air pollution, including children, outdoor workers, and athletes. In 2021, Dr. Vanos was awarded the NSF Early Career research grant. She is the Chair of the American Meteorological Society's Board on Environment & Health and an advisor for the Korey Stringer Institute. She previously completed research at UC San Diego, Texas Tech, and Health Canada.

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