WHO WE ARE
We are Illinois healthcare providers who are passionate about addressing the impact of climate change on human health, particularly in Illinois. Our mission is to advocate for policies that address climate change and its effects on health, and to educate and empower the public and healthcare community to take action.
Meet A Few of Our Members
Dr. Robert Needleman, MD
Emergency Physician
Chicago
Climate crisis effects are already evident in the patients I treat in the emergency department
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Dr. Yvonne Collins, MD
Gynecologic Oncologist
Chicago
Linda O'Kelley, MS RNC-NIC
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Chicago Suburbs
Climate change amplifies environmental disparities and is a pressing public health issue
Dr. Regina de Leon Gomez, MD
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Chicago Suburbs
Pregnant people need a healthy climate for healthy outcomes. Let's work together for a better future.
Dr. Peter Orris, MD, MPH
Occupational & Environmental Health
Chicago
Clearly climate change is the dominant environmental issue of the century impacting on all others. A public health approach calls upon us to prioritize those threats with the most impact on the public’s health.
Dr. Japhia Ramkumar
Internal Medicine
Urbana - Champaign
The health of our planet and human health are inextricably linked, facing existential threats from climate change and biodiversity crises. I believe we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to reimagine and create a future with a healthy planet for all its inhabitants and am committed to working towards this future.
Dr. Marie Cabiya
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Chicago
Human health and planetary health are intertwined. By highlighting the health effects of climate change, I can help mitigate health disparities and empower people to tread more lightly on the planet while protecting their own health and that of their communities.
Dr. Holly Rosencranz, MD
Internal Medicine
Champaign
Climate change represents a critical human and planetary health crisis, necessitating urgent action. Health care professionals are pivotal in both preventing and mitigating its effects through advocacy, education, and sustainable practices.
Dr. Sheetal Rao, MD
Internal Medicine
Chicago
Whether it is biking, eating more plants or volunteering to plant trees, healthy choices for people are usually good for the planet too! Planetary health promotes public health and disease prevention while building resilience and equity in our society.
Dr. Myrtis Sullivan, MD
Pediatrics
Chicago
Climate change is a global threat, and children are most vulnerable. We must act now to protect our children and save our planet.
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