Nurses Leading for Climate Action, Now More than Ever
Webinar Details
Health systems and public health agencies are under increasing stress due to the impact of climate change. Nurse leaders are uniquely positioned to respond by guiding health systems, supporting health workforce and building healthier and more resilient communities. This session will explore how nurse leaders can act strategically and collaboratively to drive solutions for a better future.
Outcomes:
- Explore current best practices for leading climate-resilient, low-carbon and sustainable health systems
- Learn resilience for the “polycrisis’ world ahead by thinking about ‘polysolutions’.
This webinar is hosted by Jonas Nursing.
Speaker
Ann Kurth, PhD, RN, CNM, MPH
President
New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Ann Kurth is an experienced scientist, educator, and administrator with a career marked by contributions to health research, training, and practice in the US and globally. As President of New York Academy of Medicine, she is the first epidemiologist leader in its 177-year history of advancing longer and healthier lives for all. Dr. Kurth previously served as Dean, Yale School of Nursing and Professor, Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale School of Public Health; was associate dean for research at the New York University College of Global Public Health; and inaugural faculty at the University of Washington Department of Global Health. As someone who is trained in multiple disciplines, she has always approached population health work including training and education, with a cross-sectoral perspective.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to all.
Continuing Education Credits
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.