Change Quote by Tatiana Schlossberg
“As climate change moves from a model of the future to the reality of the present, health care systems across the country are facing a difficult set of questions. What are doctors supposed to do when wildfires, rising floodwater or other natural disasters threaten their ability to provide care for patients?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Climate and Health Podcast, 2023
Health systems must adapt to climate‑driven emergencies to protect patients.
In simple terms: Climate events challenge medical care delivery.
Plan for climate resilience in health services.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- hospital planning
- policy making
- community health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can hospitals use?
- How can communities support health services?
Resources may be limited during disasters.