Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 42.24
Liaison Tyler Leary
Submission Date April 5, 2024

STARS v2.2

MGH Institute of Health Professions
IN-48: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Tyler Leary
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Services
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The MGH Institute of Health Professions' Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health engages in education, scholarship, clinical practice, community engagement, and policy/advocacy efforts to lead nurses and other health professionals in addressing the health consequences of climate change. We integrate the concepts of climate justice; social determinants of health; and the intersections among climate change, climate justice, and systemic racism and their impact on health in all aspects of our work in education, clinical practice, scholarship/research, and policy/advocacy. Efforts address mitigation, adaptation, and resilience through education, practice, research, and service related to the health effects of climate change.

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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