The Climate Crisis and Radiology: Opportunities for Engagement

Date: 
Dec 9, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: 
700 - 828 W. 10 Ave., VGH Research Pavilion or Online via Zoom
Presenter: 
Maura Brown
Details: 

Objectives:

1)    Describe the relationship between climate change, health care and radiology
2)    Discuss local and national low carbon, low waste strategies in radiology

Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity.  Providing healthcare in Canada accounts for 4.6% of total national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Radiology accounts for 1% of total global GHG emissions. The presentation will focus on opportunities in Radiology to reduce waste, reduce power use, and engage team members in low carbon, sustainable medical imaging.