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Healthy Environments & Healthy Communities: A Health Care Conference - Oct. 6-7, 2026
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INFORMATION.
Click here to submit an abstract or click the Program tab for further information.
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
FEES
IN-PERSON | |
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) (CME CREDIT) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) (CME CREDIT) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* (CME CREDIT) | $405 |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME CREDIT) | Complimentary – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
Allied Healthcare Professionals | Complimentary |
All Others | $35 |
VIRTUAL | |
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) (CME CREDIT) | Complimentary |
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) (CME CREDIT) | Complimentary |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* (CME CREDIT) | $405 |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME CREDIT) | Complimentary – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
Allied Healthcare Professionals | Complimentary |
All Others | Complimentary |
*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.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language therapists and residents/fellows will benefit from this course.
Learning Objectives
- Explore best practices and emerging innovations in sustainable healthcare practices, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and supply chain improvements.
- Examine the clinical and financial impacts of integrating sustainability into patient care, with a focus on patient outcomes, staff engagement, and organizational resilience.
- Identify strategies to overcome barriers in implementing sustainable practices across diverse healthcare environments, especially in geographically dispersed hospital systems.
- Foster collaboration and leadership by sharing experiences, tools, and frameworks that enable healthcare professionals to champion sustainability initiatives within their organizations.
Program coming soon!
Call for Abstracts
Conference on Environmental Determinants of Health & Sustainable Healthcare
We invite researchers, clinicians, trainees, public health professionals, engineers, policymakers, healthcare administrators, and community organizations to submit abstracts for presentation at the Conference on Environmental Determinants of Health & Sustainable Healthcare.
This conference will explore the intersection of environment, climate, healthcare systems, and human health, with a focus on innovative research, implementation strategies, and sustainable solutions that improve population health while reducing environmental impact.
Areas of Interest
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Environmental determinants of cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, neurologic, and mental health
- Air pollution, heat, wildfire smoke, water quality, and environmental exposures
- Climate change and health outcomes
- Environmental justice and health equity
- Built environment, urban design, greenspace, and transportation
- Healthcare system sustainability and decarbonization
- Sustainable clinical operations and hospital practices
- Planetary health and preventive medicine
- Environmental exposure assessment and geospatial analytics
- Digital health, AI, and environmental health monitoring
- Community-engaged and implementation science approaches
- Occupational and workplace environmental health
- Food systems, nutrition, and environmental sustainability
- Disaster preparedness, resilience, and vulnerable populations
- Policy, advocacy, and systems-level interventions
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Maximum abstract length: 250 words
- Structured format recommended:
- Background
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusions
- Figures and tables are not permitted in the abstract submission
- Abstracts must represent original work, quality improvement initiatives, implementation projects, or ongoing research
- Previously presented work may be submitted if appropriately disclosed
- Submissions from trainees and early-career investigators are strongly encouraged
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Opens: Concurrent with conference registration
- Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: By August 10, 2026
Poster Presentation Requirements
Accepted poster presenters will be asked to submit:
- Final poster PDF
- Conference poster template formatting
- Short presentation video summarizing the poster findings
Poster materials must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
Review Process
Abstracts will undergo peer review by the conference scientific committee based on:
- Scientific merit
- Relevance to conference themes
- Innovation and impact
- Clarity and methodological rigor
Awards & Recognition
Outstanding abstracts and posters will be recognized during the conference. Selected presenters may be invited for featured oral or video presentations. Award certificates will be presented to selected winners.
We look forward to showcasing innovative work advancing environmental health, sustainable healthcare systems, and climate-informed approaches to improving human health.
NOW ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS!
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In-Person attendance will be held in the TMC-3 7255 Helix Park Ave, Houston,TX 77030.
Parking is available in nearby parking garages for a fee. Carpooling is encouraged.
Travel
Nearby Accommodations
Numerous hotel options are available within the Texas Medical Center and near the venue (TMC Helix Park).
The closest hotel is the Blossom Hotel Houston that is located directly across the street from the venue.
Price
FEES
IN-PERSON | |
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) (CME CREDIT) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) (CME CREDIT) | $35 |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* (CME CREDIT) | $405 |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME CREDIT) | Complimentary – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
Allied Healthcare Professionals | Complimentary |
All Others | $35 |
VIRTUAL | |
REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
Physician (Houston Methodist, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) (CME CREDIT) | Complimentary |
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) (CME CREDIT) | Complimentary |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* (CME CREDIT) | $405 |
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area) (NO CME CREDIT) | Complimentary – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
Allied Healthcare Professionals | Complimentary |
All Others | Complimentary |
*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.