About Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action
Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action (VCCA) is a coalition of health professionals working to protect public health from the impacts of climate change. We mobilize trusted clinical voices to educate communities, advance evidence-based policy, and promote sustainable health systems across Virginia.
Climate change is a health issue. From extreme heat and air pollution to food insecurity and infectious disease, climate-related harms are already affecting patients and communities. VCCA exists to ensure health considerations are central to climate solutions in Virginia.
What We Do
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Educate other health professionals and the public about climate and health
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Advocate for nonpartisan, health-centered climate policy
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Build community and leadership among Virginia health professionals who are concerned about climate change & heath
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Promote sustainability within health systems
Leadership
Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action is governed by a volunteer board of health professionals representing diverse disciplines and regions across the Commonwealth. The board provides strategic direction and fiduciary oversight in support of VCCA’s mission.
Board of Directors
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Abigail Hankin-Wei, MD, MPH (Chair)
Vivienne Pierce McDaniel, DNP, MSN, RN
Shirley Kalwany-Patel, MD
Mohamed Ahmed, MS
Robert Kitchen, MD, FAAFP
Nicholas Snow, MD
Vaishali Geib, MD
Joanne Ondrush, MD
Homan Wai, MD, FACP
Pamela Tinker, PT