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Webinar Series: Accelerating Healthcare Sector Action on Climate Change and Health Equity








  
  
    

  
      



The Health Sector Climate Pledge marks just the beginning of increased federal and private sector action to address the harmful impacts of climate change on people living in the United States. The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) is committed to supporting organizations that have signed the pledge, as well as other interested groups, on their journeys to climate resilience and emissions reduction.

The *Accelerating Healthcare Sector Action on Climate Change and Health Equity* webinar series explores available government supports to assist healthcare stakeholders in emissions reduction and resilience. The series will kick off 2023 programming with webinars exploring resources from the**Inflation Reduction Act**, which provides billions of dollars in grants, loan programs, and other investments. Each session will include time for questions and answers.

For additional information on federal resources that may assist healthcare stakeholders in emissions reduction and climate change adaptation, visit OCCHE’s Quickfinder for Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for the Health Sector and the broader Compendium of Federal Resources for Health Sector Emissions Reduction and Resilience.

*Views or opinions expressed in this series are not necessarily those of the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity.*

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2023 Webinars include:
                        May 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM: Leveraging the IRA and Taking Action on Building Efficiency (Kick-off Session)
    *Speakers: Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture*

This session will kick off the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity’s (OCCHE’s) 2023 programming. It will explore the OCCHE Quickfinder for Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for the Health Sector, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guidance for the Health Sector on ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager, and Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program. You can watch the recording here.
      May 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM: Resilience at the Clinical, Facility, and Community Level
    *Speakers: Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, Federal Emergency Management Agency*

*Update: Speakers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration originally scheduled for this session will now be appearing in a session on June 29. Registration link to follow.*

This session will explore some of the opportunities for health sector resilience made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act's Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act authority to provide financial assistance for costs associated with low-carbon building or construction materials and incentives that encourage low-carbon and net-zero energy projects. We will also be introducing a new resilience resource for use in clinical and social services settings from the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity. You can watch the recording here.
      June 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM: IRA Decarbonization Opportunities from the EPA
    *Speakers: Environmental Protection Agency*

This session will explore some of the opportunities for health sector emissions reduction made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act within the Environmental Protection Agency. Specifically, this session will explore programs including the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program. You can watch the recording here.
      June 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM: Protecting Patients from Climate-Sensitive Hazards Through Clinical Care Coordination
    *Speakers: Administration for Children and Families, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Association of Community Health Centers, Nasson Health Care, Kedren Health*

Addressing social drivers of health (SDOH) in clinical settings includes opportunities to protect vulnerable patients from health harms related to climate change. In this session, we will review examples of federal programs that can be incorporated in SDOH screening and referral that provide protection from climate-sensitive hazards, as well as resources for patient and provider climate & health education. In addition to healthcare settings, this synthesis of programs and resources can be used by human services providers to inform their understanding about protecting clients from climate-related health risks. We will discuss front-line accounts of how SDOH screening and care coordination in community health centers relate to protection of patients most at risk from health impacts of climate change, and explore how making these connections more consistently can improve health and health equity. You can watch the recording here.
      June 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM: Tax Incentives for Climate Action
    *Speakers: Department of Treasury*

This session will explore some of the opportunities for health sector emissions reduction made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy generation incentives, Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, Credit for Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. Importantly, tax-exempt organizations can still benefit from many of these opportunities through direct payment. You can watch the recording here
      June 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
    *Speakers: Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration*

This session will explore opportunities for environmental justice work and climate resilience from the EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program and NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. While some details and Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for funding streams are still under development, this session will offer a high-level overview and considerations for health stakeholders conceptualizing projects and partnerships. You can watch the recording here.
                        2022 Webinars (which can be viewed as videos) include:
                        July 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM: Resilience, Emissions Reduction and Health Equity
    *Speakers: Department of Energy, OCCHE*

This session will introduce this webinar series. It will describe climate health action across HHS and the work of OCCHE to both advance work on resilience and emissions reduction in the healthcare sector and meet the needs of marginalized communities. It will also feature information on resources and financing from the Department of Energy that support emissions reduction. You can view the webinar here.
                        July 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM: Financial Supports for Climate Action (and Insights on Applying)
    *Speakers: Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Treasury*

This session will introduce available financing supports for climate action such as loans, tax credits, mortgage insurance and premium reductions. Tips for potential applicants and relevant deadlines will be reviewed. You can view the webinar here.
                        July 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM: Emergency Preparedness and Response Supports
    *Speakers: Office of The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency Management Agency*

This session will explore financial and educational supports for health sector stakeholders to prepare and respond to catastrophic climate events. Rebuilding or building for hazard mitigation is another way facilities can prepare for the effects of climate change. You can view the webinar here.
                        September 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM: EPA Tools and Incentives
    *Speakers: Environmental Protection Agency*

This session will review EPA tools including ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager, combined heat and power incentives, and scope 3 inventory guidance. You can view the webinar here.
                        September 22, 2022 at 12:30 PM: Introduction to AHRQ’s Decarbonization Primer
    *Speakers: Agency for Healthcare Research Quality*

A session exploring a new primer from AHRQ to support measurement, data collection and initial actions on decarbonization. The primer will be released in September. You can view the webinar here.
                        October 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM: International Perspectives on Resiliency and Decarbonization
    *Speakers: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Race to Zero*

This session will feature international case studies and helpful techniques for decarbonization and resilience from other nations. You can view the webinar here.
                        October 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM: Action Collaborative Tools and Supports
    *Speakers: National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector Leadership*

OCCHE co-chairs the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector, a public-private partnership of leaders from across the health system committed to addressing the sector’s environmental impact while strengthening its sustainability and resilience. This session will review publicly available tools and supports developed by Action Collaborative leadership and members, including major national associations. You can view the webinar here.
                        November 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM: Introduction to the Million Hearts Climate Change & Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative (CCC)
    *Speakers: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, OCCHE*

Starting in the fall, Million Hearts CCC will be a national forum for health care organizations to learn about the cardiovascular health threats that climate change (e.g., extreme heat, extreme temperatures) and air pollution (e.g., particulate matter) present, review evidence-based interventions to address those threats (especially for high-risk populations), and access relevant solutions and tools. You can view the webinar here.

Register for upcoming Million Hearts Climate Change and Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative (CCC) interactive webinars**here*.*
                        November 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM: Federal Health Systems Learning Network Findings and Best Practices
    *Speakers: Indian Health Service, Military Health System, Veteran’s Health Administration*

The learning network will share the learning of federal health systems on emissions reduction and resilience. Case studies from across these systems, as well as relevant tools, will be discussed with private-sector stakeholders. You can view the webinar here.

                    
  


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