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The NAM is the premier organization of health and medical professionals in the world. Our members are architects of major scientific breakthroughs, policy leaders in the United States and abroad, exceptional care practitioners, and the brightest minds in academia. Shares/likes are not endorsements.

Communities around the United States are already grappling with devastating effects from excessive heat and air pollutio...
05/07/2024

Communities around the United States are already grappling with devastating effects from excessive heat and air pollution, increased extreme weather events, and more. Important work is underway, as the health sector is primed to make changes to address the health impacts of climate change. To build and sustain this momentum, you’re invited to join the NAM’s new initiative to accelerate the national climate and health movement.

Any health-related organization is encouraged to join us in accelerating the national climate and health movement, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey: https://buff.ly/3JAM9wo

The NAM Climate Collaborative has prioritized decarbonizing the health sector, and we are not alone. In listening to per...
04/16/2024

The NAM Climate Collaborative has prioritized decarbonizing the health sector, and we are not alone. In listening to perspectives from community-based organizations, health professional educators, clinicians, learners, and patient advocacy organizations, almost all respondents (96%) respondents said they are supportive of decarbonizing the health sector to support people’s health. Learn more: https://buff.ly/44g6VLr

Why does decarbonizing matter for the U.S. health sector? A new resource from the NAM Climate Collaborative makes the ca...
04/09/2024

Why does decarbonizing matter for the U.S. health sector? A new resource from the NAM Climate Collaborative makes the case for the health sector’s opportunity to lead on climate action, to create a more sustainable and healthy future for all patients and communities. Explore the resource: https://buff.ly/49wvGUi

The NAM Climate Communities Network (CCN) releases a new project visually depicting local priorities related to climate ...
04/02/2024

The NAM Climate Communities Network (CCN) releases a new project visually depicting local priorities related to climate change, health, and equity from communities across the United States. This project fosters a stronger understanding of what the participating community leaders – CCN Members – see as key climate and health challenges and opportunities in their communities. It also uplifts the strengths that communities bring to addressing the climate crisis, as well as the visions for a more equitable future that communities are working to make a reality.

Explore the photographs and community insights: https://buff.ly/3VM4iPf

The National Academy of Medicine is co-hosting the first Climate and Health Day with Kaiser Permanente and Climate Group...
03/27/2024

The National Academy of Medicine is co-hosting the first Climate and Health Day with Kaiser Permanente and Climate Group as part of the US Climate Action Summit. This free public event will feature four panels exploring different aspects of climate and health. Register to join virtually on 4/25: https://buff.ly/4aaM4Lp

Today is the first annual Health Workforce Well-Being Day! The NAM and founding partners established the national Day to...
03/18/2024

Today is the first annual Health Workforce Well-Being Day! The NAM and founding partners established the national Day to recognize the importance of protecting health workers' well-being to sustain the U.S. health system and ensure quality patient care.

The NAM is proud to mark the Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18. In honor of this important day, the Clinician Well-Being Collaborative shares a new project to help inspire more evidence-informed solutions that will advance the movement to support health worker well-being. Join us in participating in : bit.ly/3vcztbi

The NAM Collaborative and over 90 founding partners—including NIOSH and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation—have kick...
03/11/2024

The NAM Collaborative and over 90 founding partners—including NIOSH and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation—have kicked off a series of events to recognize health workforce well-being from March 11, and announced March 18 as the annual, national Health Workforce Well-Being Day.

To start, the NAM Collaborative celebrated with an event on Capitol Hill on March 11, featuring the Surgeon General, members of Congress, founding partners, and public participants. Related events will occur throughout March.

Details and resources on how health and other leaders, policymakers, health workers, patients and families can participate in Health Workforce Well-Being Day, as well as take further next steps in the movement, are available at: bit.ly/3vcztbi.

David Pepin is combatting the relative lack of focus on women’s aging with his prizewinning work to prevent or delay the...
03/11/2024

David Pepin is combatting the relative lack of focus on women’s aging with his prizewinning work to prevent or delay the negative health outcomes associated with menopause. His innovative research has the potential to expand our understanding of women’s aging.
Do you have an innovative idea to make progress in the field of healthy longevity? NAM offers winners $50K USD in seed funding, opportunities to collaborate with a global audience, and prospects to unlock subsequent funding. Apply for a Catalyst Award today! https://bit.ly/3sWYST3

Vineet Raghu is a computer scientist-turned-health researcher and a Catalyst Award winner. He developed a model that use...
03/07/2024

Vineet Raghu is a computer scientist-turned-health researcher and a Catalyst Award winner. He developed a model that uses AI to understand lifestyle impacts on age and health. With the prize funding, he hopes to expand his work and integrate his model into routine patient care.
Think your project or idea can promote health and well-being as we age?
The NAM is offering $50K USD in seed funding for projects that have the potential to transform the field of healthy aging, originating in any sector or field. Kick-start your career with this opportunity today! https://bit.ly/3sWYST3

Last call! The National Academy of Medicine is excited to establish the Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness on ...
03/06/2024

Last call! The National Academy of Medicine is excited to establish the Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness on March 18, and host a kickoff event celebrating the inaugural Day on March 11. The annual day in March will bring together national and institutional leaders, policymakers, patients and communities, and health workers of all professions to acknowledge our collective progress and pledge to continue advancing health worker well-being…because a healthy workforce means a healthy you. Register to join in-person in DC or virtually on March 11: https://bit.ly/3SIEQGS

Irina Timofte’s Catalyst Award-winning project looks to delay aging at a cellular level to prolong a healthy life and de...
03/05/2024

Irina Timofte’s Catalyst Award-winning project looks to delay aging at a cellular level to prolong a healthy life and decrease age-related disorders. Her work has the potential to identify new and critical interventions that can be directed to decrease susceptibility to chronic disease, frailty, and disability in older adults.
Think you have the next breakthrough to extend the human healthspan? Apply for a NAM Catalyst Award today for $50K USD in seed funding, international recognition, and opportunities for global collaboration: https://bit.ly/3sWYST3

Dean Sherzai’s Catalyst Award-winning project took an innovative, community-based approach to healthcare that combined t...
03/04/2024

Dean Sherzai’s Catalyst Award-winning project took an innovative, community-based approach to healthcare that combined the wisdom, knowledge, and trust of community leaders with the latest preventative brain-health technology. By partnering with Black faith leaders, Dean was able to meaningfully engage with communities and increase preventative measures against diseases of the mind.
NAM awardees earn $50K USD in seed funding, global recognition, and collaboration opportunities, and prospects for subsequent funding. Share your own community-based solution to improve aging by applying today: https://bit.ly/3sWYST3

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