Climate and Health in the 406 Conference

February 20th, Carroll College, Helena Montana

  • Ethan Walker, PhD – Montana Research and Outreach on Air Quality
  • Marcus Boos, MD – Pediatric Dermatology and Climate Smart Healthcare 
  • Melody Cunningham, M.D. FAAP– pediatrician and legislator – how and why to get involved
  • Robert Byron, MD – Extreme Weather
  • Beth Schenk, DNP – Health Facility Resilience for Montana’s Climate Emergencies

2026 Conference Agenda:

  • Elise Merchant (MD) from Boston on Infectious Disease
  • Lori Byron (MD, MS, FAAP) on Maternal Fetal Health and Climate Change
  • Andrew Lewendowski (DO, FAAP) Climate Communication
  • Vanessa Simonds (PhD) Indigenous Perspectives
  • Megan Wolff (PhD) Microplastics and Human Health