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
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