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Women and Kids - the Backbone of Our Future

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Explore a compelling TEDx talk by public health physician Catherine Parker Toms on revolutionizing healthcare access for pregnant individuals and children while promoting environmental sustainability. Discover how Toms, a senior advisor for climate and health at Health Care Without Harm, is helping Florida hospitals become more sustainable and resilient. Learn about her work with Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, educating others on the health impacts of climate change and promoting equitable solutions for clean energy and healthy communities. Gain insights into Toms' efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality, with a focus on the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable populations, including expectant mothers. Hear about the innovative Green Cars for Kids program, which provides free, all-electric transportation for low-income expectant mothers and children to non-emergency healthcare appointments. Understand the importance of changing the paradigm for pregnant individuals and children to improve their access to healthcare while maintaining environmental consciousness in this thought-provoking 16-minute presentation.

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Women and Kids: the Backbone of Our Future | Catherine Parker Toms | TEDxNewRiver


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