Upcoming Events

Climate Change & Human Health Talk
Billings Library Community Room | March 11, 2025

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Webinar: Climate & Health Connections
Zoom | March 30, 7PM

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Earth Day Expo
FVCC, Kalispell, MT | 9AM - 3PM | April 19th, 2025

Gather for hands-on learning and conversations to nurture our environment and strengthen our bonds in the Flathead Valley. There will be kids' activities, an EV car showcase, community artwork you can contribute to, and even raptors!Keynote Speaker: Mariah Gladstone; founder of Indigikitchen

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Rural Nursing Workforce Development
Bozeman, MT | 10AM - 5PM | April 27th, 2025

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Join the MSU Nursing school for this fantastic learning opportunity. Many of our members will be in attendance.
Conference Objectives: 

• Provide context on how nursing is addressing the rising cardiovascular health challenges associated with the effects of planetary and weather events in the western US (fires, extreme heat/cold)
• Discuss existing and novel strategies to preparing the nursing workforce to prevent and treat planetary-related cardiovascular health challenges at the community and patient-levels
• Highlight broader solutions and policy solutions to addressing the CVD/planetary events intersection and the role of nursing profession to advancing them.

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Trivia Night
Imagine Nation Brewing, Missoula | March 26, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

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Conference: Climate & Health in the 406
Missoula, MT | April 12th, 2025

Join us in Missoula this year for our third annual conference! Based on what you said you wanted to learn more about, this year we're focusing in on the neurological effects of climate change, pharmacy's role in sustainability, agriculture and nutrition, and the latest student work in climate & health.

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Billings Earth Week
First Church, Billings | 11 AM - 5PM

Montana HPHC will be at the Sustainable Vendors Fair, April 26-27, First Church, downtown Billings, 11-5pm.

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Past Events

Climate Change and Human Health: The Problems and How to Address Them. 
​Billings | March, 2025

Dr. Lori Byron presented to the Billings League of Womens Voters in an event cosponsored by CCL-BIllings and MontanaHPHC.

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Climate Communication with Dr. Twila Moon
Billings | February, 2025

Over forty people braved the snow to hear a glaciologist and climate communicator speak on our climate in the Billings Public Library's community room.

Public Comment Workshop
Zoom | February, 2025

Healthcare professionals have a powerful voice in our legislature. We set aside a half hour to learn the process for bills to become laws, and how to give effective testimony - in writing, online, or in person in Montana.

Book Reading: The Air They Breathe
Zoom | January, 2025

"A timely, revelatory first look into the impact climate change has on children—the greatest moral crisis humanity faces today— by a pediatrician in the fastest warming city in America."
NV pediatrician and author Debra Hendrickson read a section of her new book to us, and then we had a lively discussion! If you missed it, you can watch it on YouTube.

Climate & Health Advocacy Day
Helena | January 2025

Montana's health professionals came to the state capitol to tell our legislators why we care about our climate, and how important it is for human health.

Youth-led Climate Advocacy Webinar
Zoom | January 2025

The Green Initiative put on a youth-led webinar for young Montanans. Hosted by passionate, knowledgeable youth advocates, this event empowered them to navigate the political system, tackle climate anxiety, and find their role in the fight for a sustainable future.

Efficient Houses Panel
Bozeman | Oct 2024

Come for free and join the City of Bozeman & MTHPHC for a panel discussion with local health professionals & building science experts. Learn how to improve your home's air quality and energy efficiency at the same time!

Climate Week | Mental Health Panel
Missoula | Oct 2024

While some mental health professionals are stepping into the void and specializing in climate-related mental health, the field is emerging at a slower rate than the need. But there are still steps we can take to improve our mental health and help others. Join Climate Smart Missoula for a group mindfulness activity and panel discussion on strategies for coping with climate change, as part of their Climate Solutions Expo in Missoula.

Ride for Their Lives '24
Billings

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our third annual bike ride to support climate health in Billings! 10- and 20-mile routes ended at the Zoo, where we had ice cream and prizes!

Second Annual Climate & Health in the 406 Conference
Billings | April 2024

Billings was so kind to us! Thanks for a great conference, everybody, and especially our wonderful speakers. Topics included:

• Health Decarbonization: Lessons from the OR 
• Hospital Sustainability Discussion 
• Drought and Human Health 
• Climate Health Communication Workshop
• Environmental Health and Public Health Panel

All sessions are now up on our Youtube channel if you've got FOMO!

Preventing Climate-Related Harm: Webinar Series
Sept 2023 - May 2024

This series of fantastic speakers was co-sponsored by MT AHEC and Confluence Public Health Alliance. Continuing education credits were available for nurses and sanitarians.
Our final webinar was 5/15/24 with Dr Robert Byron: Poverty and the Real Cost of Climate Change.

Strategies to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in Physiatry
Online | Jan 2024

Join our board member Dr. Anita Lowe and her colleague Dr. Alexandra Fogarty as they share practical tips on incorporating eco-friendly practices into your daily routine as a physiatrist. Organized by Sustain Our Abilities and the International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine.

Electric School Bus Drive n' Ride
Missoula | 2024

 Come inspect new electric bus models and charging equipment, take a test ride (or even drive one yourself), and get your questions answered by expert mechanics. Free lunch will be provided. Co-sponsored with Families for a Livable Climate.
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First Quarterly Climate Health Stewards Meeting
Online | Nov 2023

Sessions with fellow Climate Health Stewards! We will build connections, nail down our personal climate action goals, and get inspiration from one another.
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Friday Medical Conference Webinar
Online | Nov 2023

Please join Jennifer Selland, MD for a UMT Friday Medical Conference presentation titled “Climate Change and Health" from  7:30-8:30 AM. Advance registration required.
For more information, visit MTAHEC.

Webinar: Federal Dollars for Montana Schools Part II: Success Stories in Electric Buses, Solar Power & Energy Upgrades
Missoula | Nov 2023

Healthy Schools for Montana Kids in partnership with Moms Clean Air Force and Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate is hosting an educational webinar about the federal funding available for Montana schools to transition to cleaner transportation, air, and energy for our kids.

Wrestling with the Psychological Impact of the Climate Crisis
Missoula | Oct 2023

Drs. Jennifer Robohm and Kate Weiss created this all day workshop for Montana mental health providers.

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1st Montana Youth Climate Summit
Livingston | Oct 2023

50 high schoolers from across the state converged on Livingston to collaborate, learn, and spend time in the Montana climate space. Plans are for this to be an annual event. MontanaHPHC and the Climate Committee of the Montana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics co-sponsored the event.

Ride for Their Lives 2023
Billings

Each year health professionals across the globe cycle miles to generate buzz about our changing climate and its' effects on our patients' health. We had a fantastic turnout this year, and we're so thankful for the 60+ people who signed up and spent the day with us. Major thanks go to our partner Billings Trailnet as well!  KULR8 and the Billings Gazette wrote some great articles, and we hope everyone who came out can take away something to remember.

Climate Change and Human Health Film Showing
Billings

 We joined forces with Billings CCL, Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council, and the Montana League of Women voters to put on a showing of our four short documentaries on climate & health with a community discussion at the Billings Public Library. These films speak to the research done by the Montana Climate Assessment team in their 2021 report, "Climate Change and Human Health in Montana." Conversation was led by Teresa Wicks, RN, and over 50 people attended!

3rd-5th grade entries at the Billings Library.

A 6-8th grade winning entry on display.

K-8 Yellowstone Audubon Art Contest 2023
Billings

Imagining a world of clear skies and clean lands that we can all enjoy!
Montana Audubon, along with the Children's Clinic of Billings, The Climate Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics, co-sponsored this regional art contest with us.
The top 10 in each age category - (k-2, 3-5, 6-8) were displayed in virtual and physical art gallery exhibitions in May at the Billings Library, the Yellowstone Art Museum, and the Children's Clinic of Billings, then through the summer at the Audubon Center.

Art Display:
From May 8th to May 28th we hosted an exhibition at the Billings Public Library, the Yellowstone Art Museum, and the Children's Clinic.

​Awards ceremony June 10 at the Montana Audubon Center was attended by over 50 students and family members

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First Annual Climate & Health in the 406 Conference

Carroll College on Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 2023.
Over seventy health professionals across a wide array of professions and specialties came together for dialogue on climate solutions!

Dr. Patel gives us an overview of climate and health.

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First-Ever Citizens Climate and Health Rotunda Education Day
February 2023
​We had a great day in the Capital  with great conversation with members of our state government, free lunch and good connections!