Dying Green: A Journey through End-of-Life Medicine in Search of Sustainable Healthcare
Christine Vatovec, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Planetary Health Lead, Osher Center of Integrative Health, University of Vermont
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 am ET
Online via Zoom
Cost: Free. CME credit available. Please email your name, degree title and institution if applicable to [email protected] during the event to claim credit.
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Speaker Bio: Christine Vatovec, PhD, is an environmental health social scientist who studies the interconnections between human health and planetary health. Dr. Vatovec serves as the Planetary Health Lead at the University of Vermont (UVM) Osher Center for Integrative Health. At UVM, Dr. Vatovec is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Research Assistant Professor in the Larner College of Medicine, Fellow in the Gund Institute for Environment, and Lecturer in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.
Presentation Description: In recognition of Earth Month, this presentation will explore the deeply interwoven relationships between human health, healthcare delivery, and the health of the planet. Drawing from comparative ethnographic research presented in Dying Green: A Journey through End-of-Life Medicine in Search of Sustainable Healthcare, as well as current evidence on healthcare’s environmental footprint, Christine Vatovec will examine how clinical practices—particularly at the end of life—shape both patient experiences and planetary well‑being.