Medical School Quality Improvement

Medical Student Quality Improvement Projects on Environmental Sustainability and  Climate Change: Five  Quality Improvement Projects This document is  a template that any medical school can use to develop  medical student  quality improvement projects on topics of environmental sustainability and climate change.  It can be customized to suit

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Climate Communicator’s Guide

The Climate Communicator’s Guide to Planning and Delivering  Successful Talks   Author:  Todd L Sack, MD FACP  (904-403-6446; [email protected])   Welcome to My Green Doctor’s  “Climate Communicators Guide”.   We want you to be a successful speaker on the topic of climate change and its health impacts.

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Environmental Injustice: Learn the Risks to Your Patients

Environmental Injustice:  Learn the Risks to Your Patients Joy Lloyd-Montgomery Environmental injustice could be the most important health risk factor you’ve never heard of.  Why is a child in your practice falling behind in school?  Why does a teenager have asthma?  Why does a young adult have

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Green Apartment & Condo Living

Green Apartment & Condo Living Todd L. Sack MD, FACP Just because you live in an apartment or condominium doesn’t mean you cannot be part of the “green living” movement. The benefits are significant for your personal finances, your happiness, and the health of your community. This

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Prescribe “Nature” for your Patients

Editor’s Note:  We think you’ll  enjoy this 5 minute report on ‘Nature Therapy”.  At the end of the article are eight ideas for your office. Try writing this prescription: “Walk outside 30-60 minutes daily!” Even mild exercise such as daily walking is a potent treatment for anxiety,

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