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Center for Health and Nature Research Symposium : Advancing Health and Nature : Research, Practice, and Impact - October 9, 2026
In-Person Attendance Only
NOW ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS!
Submission deadline: September 4, 2026
Click here to learn more or submit an abstract
Notification of Acceptance: By September 11, 2026
*Please note Early Registration will close on September 18, 2026.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Center for Health & Nature Research Symposium will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, practitioners, and community and cross-sector partners to explore the growing evidence linking nature and human health. The symposium will address the gap between emerging research and its application in clinical, community, and public health settings by highlighting current research, evidence-based interventions, and examples of how to translate nature-health research into practice.
Early Registration: August 10- September 18, 2026
Regular Registration: September 19 - October 9, 2026
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician Houston Methodist | $30 |
| All other Houston Methodist Employees | $125 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $150 |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $170 |
| All other Non-Houston Methodist Employees - Early Registration | $125 |
| All other Non-Houston Methodist Employees - Regular Registration | $150 |
| All other Non-Houston Methodist Employees - Half Day Registration | $90 |
| Resident/Fellow/Student | $75 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
**Presenters, topics, program schedule, and credit is subject to change**
Target Audience
Physicians, Residents/Fellows, Advanced Providers PA/NP, Practitioners, and Researchers
Learning Objectives
By the end of the symposium, participants will be able to:
- Describe current evidence on the relationship between exposure to nature and health outcomes across prevention, treatment, and recovery.
- Identify evidence-based nature-based interventions and approaches that can be incorporated into healthcare, public health, and community settings.
- Discuss strategies for translating nature and health research into practice, including opportunities and challenges related to implementation, evaluation, and scalability.
- Recognize the role of cross-sector partnerships in advancing equitable access to nature and integrating nature-based approaches into health-promoting environments.
- Apply emerging research findings to identify opportunities for integrating nature-based strategies within their own professional or community contexts.
Course summary
- 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 4.75 Attendance
Center for Health and Nature Symposium | ||
TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
8:00 AM | Registration | |
9:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Jay Maddock, PhD |
9:15 AM | Keynote Address | Michelle Kondo, PhD |
10:15 AM | Break | |
10:30 AM | Research Frontiers (Clinical Panel) | Sarayu Chandra Mouli, DrPh |
11:45 AM | Lunch | |
1:00 PM | Practice & Implementation (Practitioners) | Rebecca Brossoit, PhD |
2:15 PM | Break | |
2:30 PM | Policy, Partnerships, & Future Directions | Lindsay Sansom, PhD |
3:45 PM | Closing Remarks + Audience Reflection | Jay Maddock, PhD |
4:15 PM-5:30PM | Networking Reception / Adjournment | |
Parking: TMC3 Collaborative Building Garage: Located directly under the main building at 7255 Helix Park Ave, offering direct indoor access to Helix Hall and campus facilities. More details here: https://www.helixpark.com/visit/ and here: https://www.tmc.edu/parking/visitor-parking/
Available Credit
- 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 4.75 Attendance
Price
FEES
Early Registration: August 10- September 18, 2026
Regular Registration: September 19 - October 9, 2026
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician Houston Methodist | $30 |
| All other Houston Methodist Employees | $125 |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $150 |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $170 |
| All other Non-Houston Methodist Employees - Early Registration | $125 |
| All other Non-Houston Methodist Employees - Regular Registration | $150 |
| All other Non-Houston Methodist Employees - Half Day Registration | $90 |
| Resident/Fellow/Student | $75 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
**Presenters, topics, program schedule, and credit is subject to change**