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Jeremy J. Hess, MD, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and Global Health at the University of Washington. He serves as the director of the UW Center for Health and the Global Environment (CHanGE). Trained in global environmental health and board-certified in emergency medicine, Dr. Hess has led efforts on climate change and health vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning. He has authored and contributed to key national and international climate reports, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessments. His research focuses on the impacts of climate change on health, the integration of health considerations in disaster risk management, and the development of early warning systems for heat exposure. Previously, he worked as a senior medical advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addressing climate-related health effects. Dr. Hess is committed to advancing public health practice related to climate change, mentoring students, and fostering community-engaged research partnerships.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Researching the impacts of climate change on health and leading the Center for Health and the Global Environment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention •
Worked on health effects related to climate change.
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