Kathryn
Sabo,
PhD, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor; Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health Steering Committee Member
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Kathy Sabo joined the MGH Institute School of Nursing faculty in 2008. She teaches in the prelicensure programs. Sabo is the Director at the Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness, a student-led clinical learning environment that provides free health resources to community clients. Sabo engages in interprofessional activities at the Impact Practice Center, such as the faculty lead for various client wellness groups. Sabo's research focus is nursing education specifically preparing future providers in health promotion.
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…