Caring for our environment and our health go hand in hand. Oftentimes, places that primarily house rural, low-income, and people of color face higher amounts of air and water pollution. These communities, often referred to as faceline communities, experience higher rates of environmentally linked health issues, such as asthma, heart disease, and cancer.
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Call to Action on Climate-Smart Healthcare in North Carolina
Help create a more equitable health system. Join Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health, and Equity to call on North Carolina hospitals and health systems to sign the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Climate Pledge.