Ever
since I was a little boy I have wanted to be a physician. I remember those
times when I thought some other occupation might be for me, but when I tried to
prove to myself that was the way, it always failed and the only thing I could
see in my future was medicine. One might think that because of all the
experiences that I have had with medicine, it might have scared me away, yet
that would be false. It really only strengthened my bond of becoming a doctor,
so that I could one day help those in need.
When
it comes to medicine, many doctors and scientist are firm believers in that
climate change is occurring and that it needs to be taken care of. I want to
talk briefly about some of the organizations in health care that are currently
taking strides in the climate change movement.
First,
let’s start off with HealthCare Without Harm.
This organization is tackling a vast array of issues that climate change is
effecting. This organization is pushing for many changes in a variety of
topics. Some of these topics being, the carbon footprint of society (like
hospitals), treating aliments that climate change now causes, dealing with
medical waste/supplies, sustainable energy/buildings, and also sustainable ways
of producing food. This organization is doing its best in participate in a wide
variety of issues and being a positive advocate for the necessary changes that
that need to be made, not only in the medical field but in the world.
The
next organization I want to address is the US Climate and Health Alliance. This organization strives to help educate the
U.S. population on the importance of reducing greenhouse gases and the health
benefits of doing that. They promote sustainable measures for all aspects of
healthcare, and are always trying to inform/educate medical professionals on
new ways of creating more efficient facilities.
The
last organization I want to talk about is the American Public Health Association. The group has made the
statement that climate change is happening. They are fully aware of the health
related issues that come with climate change and are huge advocates for change.
They push for legislation in our government and promote the Clean Power Plan,
as well as the Paris agreement that was held this year. They also helped to
create Climate for Health, which is a
network of healthcare professionals/leaders that are promoting a cleaner, more
green and efficient future for medicine.
These
are just a couple of the organizations that are promoting change in our climate
for a better future. There a many more that one day I too hope to be a part of
when I begin my career in medicine.
