November 14 & 15, 2008
PANGEA 2008: A Conference for the Future of Pediatric Medicine
Friday November 14th, 9:45 am - 11:15 am
Dr. Joel Kreisberg will moderate a session on:
The Environment: Greening Children's Health
The Pangea 2008 Conference is a multi-track integrative medicine program, offered to all doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, clergy, complementary therapy practitioners, residents, students and others in health care training programs. The two-day program is designed for all those who care for children in therapeutic settings.
New York Marriott Downtown, New York, NY
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August 7-10, 2008
Integral Theory in Action: Serving Self, Other, and Kosmos
Dr. Joel Kreisberg will speak on:
What Is Healing? An Inquiry Using Integral Research
John F. Kennedy University and Integral Institute will host a historic event: The First Biennial Integral Theory Conference (ITC). The conference will showcase how scholars and professionals are using Integral Theory to impact the lives of individuals and communities. The conference will also highlight emerging lines of Integral scholarship and research, with the goal of further establishing Integral Theory as a dynamic academic discipline.
John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA
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May 20-22, 2008
CleanMed 2008
Dr. Joel Kreisberg will speak on:
Green Pharmacy: Closed Loop Product Stewardship
Global Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Health Care. Join health care leaders, product vendors, purchasing directors, food service directors, health care providers and other health care decision-makers to discuss the latest trends in: Nutritious Sustainable Foods and Food Systems, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Safer Materials and Healthy Chemical Policies, Green Electronics, Environmentally Preferable Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal, Waste Reduction and Recycling. Pittsburgh Hilton, Pittsburgh, PA
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May 3-4, 2008
California Homeopathic Medical Society Conference
Dr. Joel Kreisberg will speak on:
Is Homeopathy Green Medicine?
Exploring the Breadth & Depth of Homeopathy. This conference brings together some of the state’s most dynamic practitioners. For student and practitioner alike, this promises to be a great event ~ a time to explore new ideas, renew old acquaintances, and explore our art & science from fresh perspectives. Hosted by Pacific Academy of Homeopathy and Bay Area Homeopathic Association. Website: http://homeopathywest.org/conferences.html
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
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Thursday April 10, 2008
National Public Health Week Webinar:
Converging Environmental Crises
Dr. Joel Kreisberg will speak on: Health care, water and environmental consequences of pharmaceutical consumption
Researchers at The Ohio State University College of Public Health have gathered some of the world’s most brilliant minds for a conversation on the state of our planet’s health. “Converging Environmental Crises” is a Web-based conference on current environmental and public health concerns. Environmental topics include: energy depletion, climate change, water and food scarcity and unrestrained population growth. Participants from around the world will weigh in on environmental issues during this interactive and paperless discussion. The discussion will be based in Columbus, but link to sites around the U.S. and Canada. The event is being facilitated by the Ohio Supercomputer Center.
To listen and participate,
visit http://sg60.oar.net, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 10th
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March 14, 2008, 9 am - 5 pm
Sustainability & Healthcare
The health of individuals and their environment is inextricably linked. In order to ensure the longevity of both, it is important for medical and mental health professionals to begin to understand and practice principles of sustainable healthcare. This course introduces the principles of sustainability, from historical development to current paradigms. Participants will be introduced to several notable “green” efforts in the healthcare field, including the use of safer medical supplies and materials and the reduction of toxic medical waste.
Taught by Joel Kreisberg, DC, MA at JFKU Continuing & Extended Education.
John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA
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Wednesday – Sunday, March 12th - 16th
Voices from the Grassroots: Working for Health and Environmental Justice
Teleosis is co-sponsoring the pre-conference of the American Medical Student Association 58th Annual Convention: health care (r)evolution. This year's convention will focus on a new era of physician advocacy: the evolution of physicians in training and our impact on the future and the awareness of the profession. Dr. Joel Kreisberg will be presenting a workshop on “Green Health Care” on March 12th. Be part of the (r)evolution!
Hyatt Regency
Houston, TX
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Thursday, November 1, 2007, 9:30–10:05am
Environmental Burden and Pharmaceutical Pollution
This workshop presented by Dr. Joel Kreisberg reviews the latest research on pharmaceutical waste in the environment, its effects on living systems, and the life cycle of drugs. It concludes with six actionable steps for participants interested in immediate pharmaceutical pollution prevention in the medical practice.
American Academy of Environmental Medicine Annual Meeting,
Palm Springs, CA
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Saturday, October 20, 2007, 12:30-1:30pm
Green Your Medical Office: Steps you can use today!
Dr. Joel Kreisberg will introduce the basic goals of a green office: to reduce the environmental impact of the health care workplace, conserve resources, reduce waste, and monitor ongoing environmental performance. Participants will be provided with quick and easy steps that can be used to best limit the environmental impact of medicine.
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