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Climate change is happening in Oregon Our health and safety are at risk Some communities will be affected more than others We can work together to protect
- ur families and
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(Enter) DEPARTMENT (ALL CAPS) (Enter) Division or Office (Mixed Case)
“Climate change is a reality we all must face. Yet, the most impacted communities are those who are least responsible.”
Faduma Ali Groundwork Portland
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“Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation will likely result in changes in the distribution of disease- carrying insects.”
Richard Leman, MD Epidemiologist
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The worst thing on the horizon for mental health care is climate change and the economic stresses it will cause, falling disproportionately on those already close to poverty, where the vulnerabilities are greatest.
Jim Phelps, MD Director of Mental Health Integration, Samaritan Health Services
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Building resilience is vital for all stakeholders including medical providers, patients, health care leaders,
- rganizations and
communities, since a true health system transformation cannot simply occur within an exam room.
Safina Koreishi, MD MPH Neighborhood Health Center
“As I think about the declaration of drought for our County and the storms across the country this past year, it’s so critical we think about
- ur future and our children’s future. The changes are happening as
we speak, and it should be a call to action.”
Muriel DeLaVergne‐Brown, MPH, RN Public Health Director, Crooke Co.
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Oregon Climate and Health Program ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
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Case Study: Benton County
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Heat-related ED visits in Oregon, May 1- Sept 16 2015 Social Vulnerability
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Scope
Oregon’s Public Health System
Timeline
Completion Summer 2016
Advisors
Local Health Jurisdictions, environmental justice
- rganizations, climate
scientists, emergency preparedness, health care professionals state agencies
Oregon Climate and Health Resilience Plan
- 1. What is it you think you cannot do? What are you seeing that
needs to be addressed? What are your greatest concerns?
- 2. What kinds of resources or information could be helpful in
addressing these concerns?
- 3. What are the opportunities for integrating climate change
considerations into our practice? What strategies would you like to see implemented?
- 4. What kinds of additional information or support is needed to
take action? What collaborations or partnerships could help make things possible?
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