The White House Honors Champions of Change
Health Care Without Harm's President and Founder, Gary Cohen, has been named a Champion of Change in the category of Climate and Health by the White House. The honor is bestowed on Cohen and others who are leaders in making the link between climate and health, and helping the health sector lead the effort to reduce their contributions to climate change and prepare their communities for the threats to health related to climate change. Two of HCWH’s close allies were also selected as Champions of Change. They are Jeff Thompson, MD, CEO of Gundersen Health System of LaCrosse, WI, and Laura Anderko, PhD, RN. The White House will held a ceremony to honor the recipients on July 9, 2013.
Bob Perciasepe, Acting Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Bob Perciasepe addresses the audience at Champions of Change event
Gary Cohen, HCWH President and Founder
Gary Cohen prepares for honor at the White House
Suzanne Condon and Gary Cohen
Suzanne Condon, Bureau of Environmental Health for the Massachusetts DPH, and Gary Cohen participate in a panel discussion
Gary Cohen and Dr. Jeff Thompson
Gary Cohen and Dr. Jeff Thompson, CEO of Gundersen Health System, prepare for honors at the White House
Gary Cohen and Dr. Jeff Thompson
Gary Cohen and Dr. Jeff Thompson, CEO of Gundersen Health System, participate in the panel discussion on "Helping Communities Prepare and Respond to Climate Change"
Dr. Jeff Thompson
Dr. Jeff Thompson, CEO of Gundersen Health System, participates in the panel discussion on "Helping Communities Prepare and Respond to Climate Change"
Dr. Laura Anderko
Dr. Laura Anderko, recipient of HCWH's Charlotte Brody Award, participates in the panel discussion "Engaging the Medical Community on Climate Change"
