Climate change is happening--now. That much is clear, according to prevailing science. And the list of alarming health problems associated with climate change is long. But so far public health has been reactive, not proactive, says environmental sustainability expert Alexandra Destler, who is spearheading efforts to start a new climate change and public health center at the Public Health Institute (PHI). Visit our Programs page to learn more about PHI's efforts to address this problem.
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February 3, 2010Nourishing the Kids of Katrina Movie Screening. Read more.
January 22, 2010Huffington Post article mentions PHI's online tool Dialogue4Health. Read more.
January 20, 2010Public Health Institute tests new treatment for methamphetamine addiction in Contra Costa County. Read more.
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