Event
Food as Medicine for People and the Planet
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Climate Justice

Join the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action (MiCCA) in East Lansing on Saturday, Oct. 24 for its 3rd annual climate & health event, as we explore the connections between climate change, agriculture, food, and health. MiCAN is sponsoring this important event.
Food as Medicine is a healthcare framework that integrates nutritious, high-quality food into clinical care, recognizing its role in preventing, managing, and treating disease.
But what and how we eat – and by extension, how we grow our food – affects more than just our individual health. Our food systems have broad implications for our climate and dictate who is nourished and which communities are underserved.
Designed for health professionals and open to all, this CME-eligible event will feature a diverse range of speakers, including health professionals, registered dietitians, food system researchers, and community organizers, who can speak to:
Registration
Tickets and more information are available on the MiCCA website.
What clinicians should know about Food As Medicine
- How sustainable food systems relate to climate and public health
- How regenerative agriculture can result in more nutritious foods
- How to improve food access and address environmental injustice
- The role of healthcare institutions and providers in supporting sustainable, equitable food systems
All are welcome, including practicing or retired clinicians, students, researchers, and community members! Full speaker line-up and agenda will be announced soon.