NUNM Discovery Day 2024
Climate Change Health Risks Revealed
Climate change acts as a multiplier, exacerbating existing health problems and creating new health concerns. There has been an increase in wildfires, hurricanes, atmospheric rivers, drought, floods, heat domes, and rising sea temperatures. These changes may trigger symptoms and result in disease and illnesses. There are solutions! Learn how to mitigate the health effects of climate change at NUNM’s Discovery Day: “Climate Change Health Risks Revealed.”
Presentations include:
- Climate change related health impacts
- Burning issues: Health consequences of wildfires
- Fast Fashion impacts on a fast-changing climate: choosing an environmentally conscious wardrobe
- Environmental Impacts on a sustainable food system and health
- Inside climate change: Insight from Chinese Medicine. Learn how a 2000 year old Chinese herbal formula can address climate change
- Unveiling climate change through lab testing. A guide to simple labs to test for toxic burden and health effects of climate change
- Climate Medicine: Natural treatments for the health effects of climate change
About the Presenters
Marianne Marchese, ND is a highly accomplished naturopathic physician with 22 years’ experience in environmental medicine, women’s health and integrative medicine . She is the author of the best-selling book 8 Weeks to Women’s Wellness. Her background spans clinical practice, teaching, writing, speaking, and professional advocacy. For over 12 years she wrote the environmental medicine column in the Townsend Letter Journal. She has been published in numerous magazines and journals and lectures at physician conferences throughout the United States on the environmental links to health. Dr. Marchese is an associate professor and full-time faculty at NUNM.
Kimberly Queen, DC, MS, CNS, DACBN is a Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and a Doctor of Chiropractic (University of Western States). She received her Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport (CT) and her Certified Nutrition Specialist credential (CNS) from the American Nutrition Association. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek recently appointed her to the board of licensed dietitians. She practiced physical medicine and clinical nutrition for 23 years before transitioning to full-time faculty at NUNM. She is currently an Associate Professor and Clinical Nutrition Curriculum Director at the School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies.
Brandt Stickley, MSTCM, LAc is an associate professor in the College of Classical Chinese medicine, at NUNM. His work focuses on establishing ancient Chinese medicine as a robust psychosomatic medicine to meet the demands of the modern world.
Nozomi Gonzalez, ND is a third-year and chief resident at NUNM. She graduated from NUNM in 2022 where she worked as a peer mentor, teaching assistant, and research assistant. She has participated in a variety of clinical and procedural shifts spanning from primary care to minor surgery, with special focus on environmental medicine and IV therapy. She is additionally passionate about community health and leads a clinic shift through the Volunteers of America for individuals being treated for substance use disorders.
Maggi Weiseman is a 4th year naturopathic medical student and has taken a special interest in environmental medicine as it impacts every individual’s health. She believes that knowledge on this topic can help transform and empower people in their health journey. We can’t escape living in a toxic world, but we can learn to support ourselves and optimize our health every single day. Maggi is a board member of the Naturopathic Medical Student Association and works on campus supporting attending physicians and professors.
Eden Jeffries is a 4th year naturopathic medical student whose work and intellectual curiosity lies at the intersection of sociology and medicine. Her approach to disease prevention and healing is informed by the biopsychosocial framework for understanding determinants of health. It is her mission to advocate for and provide equitable and competent care to our most vulnerable communities, with the belief that building physical and emotional resilience and optimizing quality of life is at the core of effective social change.
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