The Intersection of Climate Change and Child Health with Dr. Gabriel Cisneros and Dr. Maya Ragavan
February 3, 2024
In the latest episode of “That’s Pediatrics” – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s podcast about all things pediatric health and wellness – our host talks with Gabriel Cisneros, MD, medical director of UPMC Children’s Express Care – Lawrenceville, and Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh about their work with Clinicians for Climate Action (C4CA) and the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on pediatric patients.
Specifically, our experts touch on:
- How a Climate Health Organizing Fellowship catalyzed the formation of C4CA, leading to successful advocacy initiatives within the healthcare system.
- The role of physicians in advocating for policies to prevent, delay, and mitigate climate change, with insights into state and federal level engagement.
- C4CA's initiatives, such as advocating for healthcare systems to commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the positive response received.
- The intersection of climate change and child health, with insights into the direct and indirect impacts on pediatric patients.
- How others can learn more, engage in initiatives, and contribute to the movement for sustainable healthcare.
- And more.
Listen to “The Intersection of Climate Change and Child Health with Dr. Gabriel Cisneros and Dr. Maya Ragavan” on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube and be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode.
