Eleonor
Pusey-Reid,
DNP, RN, M.Ed
Associate Professor; Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health Steering Committee Member
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Dr. Eleonor Pusey-Reid, an Associate Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions, holds a DNP focused on advancing nursing education and practice. With diverse roles, including Course Coordinator and Director of the School of Nursing at Universidad Adventista de Centro América, she is acclaimed for her contributions to diversity and inclusion, earning the Inaugural Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award. Dr. Pusey-Reid’s research emphasizes healthcare and educational equity, reflecting her commitment to nurturing inclusive environments and addressing systemic challenges in health and education.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
This Lightening Talk will describe a federally funded, nurse-led mobile health program that addresses the health consequences of climate change and the social determinants of health (SDOH) disproportionately impacting low socioeconomic populations and communities of color. Climate change is an urgent threat to public health and health equity that health professionals must have the knowledge to address. Participants will learn about our pre-clinical workshop that equips students with strategies to manage the intersection of inequitable environmental exposures, climate change, and SDOH through…