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November 4, 2024
News & Updates
SHE Center Summer Research Student Wins Poster Contest
Aiden Moore, M2, was one of 10 Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) medical student summer researchers to be declared a winner of the Dr. Michael J. Dunn Poster Contest. The Medical Student Summer Research Poster Session took place on Sept. 19, along with 151 other student presenters.
Aiden Moor (top left) with this year's poster winners. Photo courtesy of MCW News.
Aiden’s poster detailed the work he did over the summer comparing the environmental impact and cost of surgical supplies in laparoscopic versus robotic elective cholecystectomies under the direction of Jon Gould, MD, MBA, and SHE Center director, Christa Wagner, PhD. Way to go, Aiden! Aiden’s abstract as well as that of all other participants is included in the summer research abstract booklet linked here.
MCW Staff Host “Captain Planet” Sustainability Session at ADRP International Conference
Colin Daly and Bethany Olson at their ADRP session.
MCW Director of Stewardship Colin Daly and MCW Stewardship Program Coordinator Bethany Olson hosted a ”Captain Planet” session at the 22nd annual Association of Donor Relations Professionals International Conference (ADRP) which took place from September 15th -18th in Indianapolis, IN. The session focused on how to be more sustainable in donor stewardship, acknowledgement, recognition, and engagement using tips from experts. Participants were engaged throughout the discussion and had the opportunity to collaborate and develop plans that could be brought back to their respective organizations. Thank you, Colin and Bethany, for another great reminder that we can approach all fields with a sustainability lens!
Earth Day Seedling Update and Photos
On April 22, the SHE Center hosted a hybrid event in recognition of Earth Day which included a recycling drive and distribution of 300 seedlings to MCW faculty, staff, and students who attended in person. Red Oak, White Spruce, and American Hazelnut seedlings were provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – check out their growth in the yards of our MCW community members!
The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: 2024 Launch
Almost 10 years after the release of its initial Health and Climate Change report, on October 30, The Lancet released an updated report titled The 2024 report of The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: facing record-breaking threats from delayed action. The report details the wide-reaching impacts of the climate crisis on all facets of human health, the consequences of continued inaction, and a call for real progress. Alongside the report itself, The Lancet created a website to explore the data and related graphics, as well as a visual summary report.
Explore Your Neighborhood Walkability with Close City
Do you think that your neighborhood is walkable? Do you think that it is not? Driving less and walking more helps to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with climate change while supporting health through increased physical activity. Try out this interactive online tool called Close City to see a map of how long it takes to get to supermarkets, parks, and more using alternate methods of transportation like walking and biking in different parts of the city.
Upcoming Events
Healthy Climate Wisconsin Conference: Power Shift: Turning the Tide for Health and Energy Justice, Nov. 15 – 16 – This year’s Healthy Climate Wisconsin Conference will focus on the interaction between environmental factors and social determinants of health to impact population health. The agenda will feature panels, case studies, and collaborative sessions to develop insights on how to develop healthy spaces for all of Wisconsin’s residents to enjoy.
On Our Radar: Research, Podcasts, and More
Funding Opportunities
Deadline November 4, 2024: AHW Momentum Grant
Interested parties are invited to apply for grants of up to $250,000 for 24-month projects (beginning July 1, 2025) from AHW’s Community-Led Momentum grant. Projects should support community driven efforts to implement new public and community health strategies, develop innovative programs and resources to advance Wisconsin’s current or future health workforce, and carry out novel efforts to inform policy and practice to advance health and health equity in Wisconsin. Learn more.
Deadline November 21, 2024: Environmental Protection Agency Community Change Grant: Approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funds is available to support environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges. Learn more.
Resources & More
MCW is a member of several consortia and membership organizations with different resources to support engagement in climate action in academic medicine. Contact us for any assistance in signing up!
Global Consortium for Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) aims to unite health professional training institutions, health societies, and regional health organizations to create a global climate-ready health sector, prepared to mobilize and lead health promotion and response in the era of climate change, while restoring the health of the planet. Learn more and join here.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Climate Action Virtual Community provides meaningful connection to the myriad people in academic medical centers working across mission areas to address the climate crisis and improve institutional resiliency. Request an account using your MCW email address here. Once your account has been approved, click here to join the Climate Action and Sustainability group.
Practice Greenhealth is the health care sector’s go-to source for information, tools, data, resources, and expert technical support on sustainability initiatives that help hospitals and health systems meet their health, financial, and community goals. Learn more.
Interested in learning more about the SHE Center at an upcoming MCW departmental, institute, or center faculty and/or staff meeting? Email Dr. Wagner to schedule.
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