Fostering Healthier, Safer Environments
“A ruined planet cannot sustain human lives in good health. A healthy planet and healthy people are two sides of the same coin.”
– Dr. Margaret Chan, Executive Director of the World Health Organization
PFAS Prevention Medical Champion
The film “Dark Waters” shed light on PFAS, a class of “forever chemicals” found in many common household products. PFAS are now found in the blood of the vast majority of Americans, and two of the older legacy PFAS are now recognized as known and suspected human carcinogens.
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We are deeply committed to improving the quality of healthcare for the hundreds of millions of Americans exposed to PFAS. This is why we are partnering with leading scientists and educators to provide individualized tools and support for clinicians concerned about the care of their patients exposed to PFAS.​​
Find out more about PFAS and recognition as a PFAS Prevention Medical Champion!
Understanding the Intersections of Climate and Health
In our home of Southeastern North Carolina, we have been on the frontlines of the impacts of climate change on human health as we have dealt with deadly superstorms. On Your Side Health strives to bring more recognition to how our changing climate impacts human health—from food deserts, to vector-borne diseases, to heat-related illnesses, and superstorms. We invite you to follow an innovative group local to SENC at the Young Scientist Academy and their Mission Sol which has been studying greenhouse gases via a weather balloon launched into near space.
