Future-Proofing Health in a Changing Climate

From wildfires to extreme heat, the effects of climate change are all around us. How do we protect our health and create a healthier, more equitable future for all?

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Planetary healthcare for a changing world

The UBC Faculty of Medicine is helping to build healthcare systems that are adaptable, equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Here’s how.

Elder Doris Fox, Dr. Brittany Bingham, and Dr. Elder Roberta Price

Health Equity

Better respiratory health for Indigenous communities

Healthier Cities

Unlocking the protective benefits of greenspace

Dr. Steven Taylor

Climate Anxiety

From climate worry to climate action

Drs. Michael Brauer, Chris Carlsten and Sarah Henderson standing in front of a tree

Feature Story

The science of exposure: How climate hazards affect our health, and what we can do about it

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Dr. Dermot Kelleher

Dean’s Message

Transforming health in a changing climate

Mother and baby at the doctor's office

Advice from the Experts

Expert advice on staying healthy

Opinion

Why infectious diseases are spreading — and what we can do about it

Snapshot Stories

Dr. Annie Lalande pushing a food cart at the hospital

Hospital Food

Toward greener, healthier hospital menus

Emergency Drone Delivery

Safeguarding rural healthcare — with the help of drones

Workers harvesting vegetables in the field at UBC Farm

Nutrition & Respiratory Health

A diet for healthier lungs and a healthier planet

Caregiver kneeling beside a woman sitting on a bed

Climate Change & Disability

Putting accessibility at the centre of climate action

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Lyme Disease

Climate change is increasing the risk of Lyme disease in Canada. Take steps to protect yourself.

Air Pollution

Traffic pollution impairs brain function

Planetary Healthcare

UBC launches new lab to combat healthcare’s environmental impact

Community Support

UBC medical student pitches in during devastating flood

Wildfires

Wildfires are here to stay. How to protect against smoky skies

Mental Health

British Columbians worried pandemic will never end, and climate change is only adding to the fear

Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought

Climate Vulnerability

Mapping out the health impacts of climate change

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