Climate Change and Health

Ambassadors

Communications Co-Chairs:
Sara Fleszar-Pavlovic, PhD
Patrick Boyd, PhD

Communications Deputy Chair:
Maricarmen Vizcaino, PhD, E-RYT

Awards/Annual Meeting Chair:
Cathy Slavik, PhD, MPH

Description/Mission Statement

The Climate Change and Health SIG was formed in 2023 with the mission of addressing climate change, health, and health equity through behavioral medicine research, advocacy, and education. We envision that behavioral medicine scientists will be on the forefront to contribute meaningfully to climate change research, advocacy, and education with the goal of addressing and preventing catastrophic climate events. At its formation the SIG had approximately 60 members with wide ranging disciplinary backgrounds. We are eager to engage with other SBM SIGs and external stakeholder organizations. We welcome new members who have an interest in how their research can be informed by a climate change and health perspective.

Opportunities to Engage with the Climate Change and Health SIG

Join the SIG roster or to be added to the listserv: Log in to the Members Only section of the SBM website, click My Profile, and then edit the SIG section under the Professional tab. If you have questions or difficulty, email info@sbm.org.
Join a committee to get more involved with the SIG and network with your peers and mentors.
Follow the Climate Change and Health SIG on Twitter: @SBM_CCH

2023 Climate Change and Health SIG Outstanding Abstract Awards

The Climate Change and Health SIG awards a select number of outstanding abstracts submitted to the Annual Meeting.
The 2023 awardees include:

Dr. Paquito Bernard: “A systematic review of sleep and ambient temperature associations in a warming climate”
Dr. Ann Cheney: “Unidas por Salud: The role of promotoras in addressing climate change and child health along the Salton Sea in inland Southern California”
Dr. Annette La Greca: “Does disaster evacuation affect child health?”
Dr. Maricarmen Vizcaino: “Save the materials, save the landfill: a qualitative exploration of strategies and barriers for the adoption of reusable cups”