Climate Change, Air Pollution & Rheumatology

Climate Change, Air Pollution & Rheumatology

Speaker: Dr. Sasha Bernatsky

James McGill Professor of Medicine, Associate of the Dept. of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health (EBOH)

Dr. Stephanie Tom

Rheumatology Division Head at Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga Hospital, Credit Valley Hospital, Queensway Health Centre)

At the end of the presentation, the audience will:

1. Describe ways that climate change can affect medical practices, including rheumatology.
2. Review evidence that air pollution has systemic effects, with a focus on rheumatologic disease.
3. Explain the role of physicians in practicing sustainable healthcare, with examples from rheumatology.

Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/84664656650?pwd=b1NGVHkyZ1h5bXh6dEhFdk56UFRDQT09

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