The Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis: Preparing Naturopathic Doctors to Leverage Climate Medicine
Event Details
Speaker: Dr. Paola DeCicco, ND
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT, Online
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis intensified by climate change and evolving infectious diseases. By leveraging a critical new approach known as Climate Medicine, healthcare professionals can better prepare for the impacts of climate change on human health, including AMR.1
By gaining a deeper understanding of the key drivers of AMR, including antibiotic overuse in medicine, agriculture, and consumer products, our profession could implement evidence-based natural medicine strategies that target infection and chronic disease prevention helping mitigate the impact of climate change on our health.
Join us for this engaging webinar to explore naturopathic medicine’s potential role in sustainable, solutions-based healthcare. Together, let’s take meaningful steps toward shaping a healthier future.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore Climate Medicine – Understand its principles and how environmental changes contribute to infectious diseases and AMR.
- Explain AMR – Understand mechanisms of microbial adaptation that drive resistance, including genetic mutations and horizontal gene transfer.
- Identify Drivers of AMR – Recognize key contributors to AMR, including antibiotic overuse and the impact of climate change.
- Evaluate Strategies – Examine conventional medical and scientific strategies to combat AMR
- Naturopathic Contributions – Identify ways naturopathic medicine can be a resource in the global fight against AMR.
1 MacFadden, D.R., McGough, S.F., Fisman, D. et al. Antibiotic resistance increases with local temperature. Nature Clim Change 8, 510–514 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-018-0161-6
Speaker: Paola DeCicco, BSc, ND (Naturopath)
In practice since 2004, Paola has helped thousands to achieve greater health by applying the principles of naturopathy to each patient she has had the honour of working with. Ranging from perinatal to elderly care, whether the health concern be autoimmune, hormonal, mental health, or digestive, Paola works tirelessly to identify the underlying causal factors for each patient. Known as an expert in evidence-based naturopathy with advanced training in integrative oncology and environmental medicine, Paola continues to share her knowledge through radio and TV appearances, as well as lecturing to colleagues and laypersons alike.
Note: The webinar is eligible for CE credits, where applicable. Please see below for details.
- Eligible for 1.5 CONO Category B Credits (ON)
- Eligible for 1.5 CNPBC Category C CE hours (BC)
- Eligible for 1.5 credits (AB)
- Eligible for 1.5 MNA Category B Hours (MB)
- 1.5 SANP Category C Hours (SK)
- 1.5 ANAQ Hours (QC)
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