Chrystal Pristell

Aug 1, 2024 | themedicalcareblog.com | Chrystal Pristell |Yalda Jabbarpour

Climate change is a global killer, contributing to over 5 million deaths annually. Extreme temperatures and weather not only worsen chronic health conditions but can lead to new physical and mental health issues. Primary care providers are already facing challenges with managing climate-driven health problems, and are certain to face more. For my primary care colleagues, what conversations about climate are you having with patients? What steps are you taking to prepare them for climate change?

Feb 15, 2024 | aafp.org | Hoon Byun |Alison Huffstetler |Chrystal Pristell

CHRYSTAL PRISTELL, DO, HOON BYUN, DrPH, AND ALISON HUFFSTETLER, MD Am Fam Physician. 2024;109(2):114-115 Author disclosure: No relevant financial relationships.