Webinar: Climate Care and Healthcare
The Melbourne Medical School and the Talent Enrichment Program, and with the support of the Department of Critical and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will be hosting a webinar surrounding The University of Melbourne Sustainability Plan 2030, outlining the targets and performance indicators for committing to the sustainability goals.
Topics Covered:
- Recent IPPC reports
- Imperative for healthcare professionals to lead in addressing carbon emissions
- Research from 3 MMS PhD scholars to assist in implementing evidence based changes for a carbon constrained healthcare system
Panelists include:
Professor Kathryn Bowen Professor Environment, Climate and Global Health and Deputy Director, Melbourne Climate Futures
Dr Eugenie Kayak Department of Critical Care; Visiting Medical Officer, Consultant Anaesthetist, Austin Health Dr Jess Davies PhD student, Department of Critical Care
Scott McAlister Research Fellow, De-Carbonising Healthcare | Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Associate Professor Forbes McGainDepartment of Critical Care; Anaesthetist, Intensive Care Physician, Western Health
Professor David Story (Chair)Head, Department of Critical Care; Staff Anaesthetist, Austin Health
Professor Susan WalkerHead, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Director Perinatal Medicine, Mercy Hospital for Women