What is the Event TITLE How Human Health Depends on Nature with Dr. Eric Chivian, Director, Harvard Medical School - Center for Health and the Global Environment DESCRIPTION HOW HUMAN HEALTH DEPENDS ON NATURE Cambridge, MA..On Wednesday, January 5, 2005, Cambridge Health Alliance will feature Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Eric Chivian, Director of Harvard Medical School’s Center for Health and the Global Environment. Dr. Chivian will speak on How Human Health Depends on Nature. This 2nd annual Dr. Melvin H. Chalfen Lecture explores the potential consequences of global environmental change on human health. During the past 14 years, Dr. Chivian has worked to involve physicians in the United States and abroad in efforts to protect the environment, and to increase public understanding of the potential human health consequences of global environmental change. This lecture series is a tribute to Dr. Chalfen and his lifetime commitment to the public health and academic mission of Cambridge Health Alliance. Free and open to the public at Macht Auditorium, Cambridge Hospital, 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Reservations are requested. RSVP to Angela Oliver at 617-499-8343 or amoliver@challiance Cambridge Health Alliance is a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare system that serves the residents of Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s Metro-North region. It includes The Cambridge Hospital, Somerville Hospital, Whidden Memorial Hospital, more than 20 primary care practices, the Cambridge Public Health Department, the Alliance Foundation for Community Health, and Network Health - a growing Medicaid health plan. OBJECTIVE How human health depends on Nature AUDIENCE Med/Grad,Post-doc/Fellow,Faculty,Staff OPEN TO PUBLIC Yes Where and When DATE/DATES 1/5/2005 TIME/TIMES 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ADDRESS 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA Additional Information SPONSORS Cambridge Health Alliance - 2nd annual Mel Chalfen Lecture CONTACT Angela Oliver CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (617) 499-8343