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When the Weather Becomes a Health Emergency: Climate Change and the Future of Healthcare

Presented by Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital at Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston MA

Sep 08 2026
When the Weather Becomes a Health Emergency: Climate Change and the Future of Healthcare

Will beβ€―presented by Jennifer Shearer, MPH, vice president of MGB Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity, onβ€―Tuesday,β€―September 8, from 6-7 PM, in person at 2 North Grove Street or on Zoom.β€―

Climate change is reshaping the threats to human health, from extreme heat and worsening air quality to more frequent disruptions caused by storms, flooding, and wildfires. This presentation explores how these evolving hazards affect individuals, communities, and healthcare systems, while highlighting practical strategies to build resilience and prepare for the health challenges of a changing climate.

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Free Admission

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PARKING INFO

Visitors are strongly encouraged to take public transportation. The museum is a short walk from the Charles/MGH Station on the MBTA Red Line.

Parking at MGH garages is limited to patients and their families and visitors. Museum visitors may use on-street metered parking or non-MGH nearby parking garages. The museum does not offer validated parking.

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