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NAMedicineHealthcareServices SchoolofMedicine HopkinsatHome July 10, July 10, Thursdayhopkins at Home, planetary health, climate change, healthcare• Presented by the Institute for Planetary Health and Hopkins at Home •Join Dr. Chris Lemon, Associate Director and Faculty Co-Director of Clinical Programs at Johns Hopkins’s Institute for Planetary Health, for an inspiring exploration of the ways Earth’s unraveling ecosystems are shaping the future of medicine and public health. Drawing on his frontline experience in emergency medicine during the COVID 19 crisis, Dr. Lemon emphasizes how climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution aren’t distant issues—they’re already influencing patient outcomes. This discussion will spotlight the Institute’s transdisciplinary efforts—from reshaping medical education to embedding sustainable practices in clinical settings—and elaborate on strategic goals for the years ahead. Attendees will gain insight into pragmatic, healthcare-centered solutions that address the planetary drivers of illness—because safeguarding human health begins with healing our planet. Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy planetary-health

Planetary Health: The Future of Healthcare

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NASOBA KriegerSchoolofArtsSciences HopkinsatHome July 17, July 17, Thursdayhopkins at home, international african american museum, • Presented by Hopkins at Home •• Featuring Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, SOM '06 (PhD), President and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM) •Join us for "Trauma, Truth, and Triumph: The Story of Charleston's International African American Museum", featuring Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, SOM '06 (PhD), President and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM). Located at the historically sacred Gadsden’s Wharf—where an estimated 40% of enslaved Africans first set foot in America—the IAAM opened in June 2023 and stands as a powerful tribute to resilience, remembrance, and reclamation.In this virtual talk, Dr. Matthews will guide attendees through the Museum’s mission of authentic, empathetic storytelling and its groundbreaking Center for Family History—a resource that brings buried African American genealogies to light through archives, oral histories, webinars, and one-on-one consultations. Drawing from her unique background as a poet, engineer, and equity visionary, Dr. Matthews will share how trauma can be transformed into truth, and truth into triumph, as the IAAM continues to disrupt institutionalized racism and uplift individual and collective narratives.Learn more about Charleston, SC and visit the IAAM! This February, Hopkins Journeys will host an enriching travel opportunity where guests will explore the rich African American heritage of the city through exclusive tours, private lectures, and immersive cultural experiences. Click here to view the itinerary and register.iaamuseum

Trauma, Truth, and Triumph: The Story of Charleston's International African American Museum

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NAGovernmentAcademiaLawPolicy SNFAgoraInstitute HopkinsatHome November 04, November 4, Tuesdayhopkins at home, snf agora, democracy• Presented by Hopkins at Home and The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University • Democracy requires more than institutions—it demands spaces where citizens can engage, deliberate, and shape their shared future. Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Institute draws its name from the ancient Athenian agora, a central space in the city that was a place of open conversation and debate for all citizens. Learn more about their new building on the Baltimore Homewood campus, designed by world renowned architecture firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). You'll also hear from SNF Agora Faculty about how they are creating modern agoras in their classrooms, communities, and around the globe. Learn more about the building here. Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions. Speakers are participating in this panel in their personal capacities and not on behalf of any branch of local, state, or federal government.Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not for profit entity and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy snfagora-fall25-democracy1

Making Space for Democracy with the SNF Agora Institute