Virtual Forum: Climate, Health, and Idaho’s Economy

Virtual Forum: Climate, Health, and Idaho’s Economy 

Changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowpack connect with Idaho’s major economic sectors and the health of Idahoans. In this virtual City Club Forum, researchers and practitioners will touch on some changes expected for Idaho’s climate and share how these changes pose risks and opportunities for Idahoans’ health and healthcare economy. 

This virtual forum will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, December 6, 12:00-1:00 PM Mountain Time.  

Panelists: 

Heather Kimmel, Division Director, Health Promotions, American Lung Association

Dr. William G. Weppner, Associate Professor and Boise Section Head, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Primary Care Internal Medicine, Boise VA Medical Center

Dr. Laura Laumatia, Environmental Programs Manager, Coeur d’Alene Tribe

Dr. Leda Kobziar, Associate Professor, Wildland Fire Science, College of Natural Resources and Director, Master of Natural Resources, University of Idaho

Moderator: City Club Board Member Dr. Katherine Himes, Director of the McClure Center for Public Policy Research at the University of Idaho

This program sponsored by: Ada County Medical Society

City Club thanks our Premier Sponsor, Northwest Nazarene University and the NNU College of Business, our Annual Sponsor University of Idaho, Boise, and the 2022 Forum Series sponsors: AARP of Idaho, Bank of Idaho, Echelon Group, Micron, Optum Idaho, PacificSource Health Plans, and Small Mine Development. We are pleased to welcome university students to attend our events thanks to our University partners Boise State University and Northwest Nazarene University. Our media partners include Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Public Television and the Idaho Statesman. The Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning is our Community Partner. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

If you have any questions, call 208-364-4614 and staff can assist you.