Call for Papers: “The Impact of Climate Change on Physical and Mental Health: Global and Local Perspectives”**

The Hispanic Association of Health Professionals, Inc. (AHPSI) in New York, is honored to invite the scientific community, researchers, academics and professionals in the health field to participate in our event to be held on May 5, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This meeting will take place at the prestigious Montefiore Medical Center, specifically in the Cherkasky Auditorium, located at 111 East 210th Street, Moses Division, Bronx, NY 10467.

At a time when climate change is positioned as one of the greatest threats to global health, it is imperative to delve deeper into how this phenomenon affects not only our physical but also our mental health. Under the central theme “The Impact of Climate Change on Physical and Mental Health: Global and Local Perspectives”, this congress seeks to be a forum where research, case studies are shared, and adaptation and mitigation strategies relevant to the realities are discussed. of our communities.

**We invite presentations that address the following thematic axes:**

– Effects of climate change on public health.
– Relationship between mental health and climatic alterations.
– Strategies for adaptation to climate change in the health sector.
– Innovation and technology to face the health challenges derived from climate change.
– Public policies and health: Local and global responses to climate change.

**Organizing Committee:**

– Dr. Carlos Augusto Williams
– Dr. Carmen Tereza Rodriguez
– Dr. Leonor Tavarez
– Licda. Paulina De Leon
– Lica. Luz Elena Cunha
– Dr. Aritmedes Restituyo (Coordinator)

To register your presentation or for more information about the event, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Aritmedes Restituyo at 732-277-9640 or by email at info@ahpsi.org.