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.
Dr. Chris Lemon brings his experience in emergency medicine and pediatrics to the forefront of planetary health. His work during the COVID-19 pandemic deepened his understanding of how global crises disrupt healthcare and mirror broader environmental challenges. At Johns Hopkins, he leads efforts to integrate clinical voices into the planetary health dialogue—advancing education, sustainability, and resilience in healthcare systems.
Chris is a Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow, pursuing an MPH with a focus on environmental challenges. He co-chairs the JHU Working Group on Healthcare Sustainability, serves on the Sustainability Leadership Council, and contributes to the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on decarbonizing U.S. healthcare. Having received several awards in teaching and mentorship by the Hopkins emergency medicine residents, he’s passionate about helping future clinicians align their professional paths with a deeper mission: healing both people and the planet.
Event DateThursday, July 10, 2025Start Time: 12:00pm EDTEnd Time: 1:00pm EDT
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ContactOffice of Alumni RelationsJoe LetourneauLifelong Learning(800) JHU-JHU1hopkinsathome@jhu.edu
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