Debra Hendrickson, M.D.
@debrahendrickson.bsky.social
Pediatrician in the fastest-warming city in the US. Author of “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change,” Simon & Schuster.
It was such an honor to be recognized last week by the place that changed the direction of my life. Thank you to university president and former Nevada governor Brian Sandoval for presenting me with 2025’s Distinguished Alumna award from the Univ of Nevada School of Medicine.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It was such an honor to be recognized last week by the place that changed the direction of my life. Thank you to university president and former Nevada governor Brian Sandoval for presenting me with 2025’s Distinguished Alumna award from the Univ of Nevada School of Medicine.
Having a great time in Denver at the AAP NCE! It was wonderful to see @lisapatel.bsky.social in person yesterday!
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Having a great time in Denver at the AAP NCE! It was wonderful to see @lisapatel.bsky.social in person yesterday!
This Friday in Las Vegas—one of the fastest-warming and hottest cities in the country.
September 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This Friday in Las Vegas—one of the fastest-warming and hottest cities in the country.
I am looking forward to this conversation in Las Vegas on Friday at 9 a.m. PT. Please join us!
September 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I am looking forward to this conversation in Las Vegas on Friday at 9 a.m. PT. Please join us!
It was wonderful to meet Dr. Mollie Grow and her colleagues at Seattle Children’s Hospital this week, where I gave Grand Rounds on the latest research on wildfire smoke and children’s health. Thank you to Dr. Grow, Dr. Elliott Weiss, and the entire Climate Care Committee at UW Pediatrics!
August 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It was wonderful to meet Dr. Mollie Grow and her colleagues at Seattle Children’s Hospital this week, where I gave Grand Rounds on the latest research on wildfire smoke and children’s health. Thank you to Dr. Grow, Dr. Elliott Weiss, and the entire Climate Care Committee at UW Pediatrics!
I had a wonderful time lecturing and meeting with students at Brown University last week! It was uplifting to speak with so many thoughtful and engaged young people who are passionate about creating a better world.
February 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I had a wonderful time lecturing and meeting with students at Brown University last week! It was uplifting to speak with so many thoughtful and engaged young people who are passionate about creating a better world.
Looking forward to speaking with Montana clinicians next month!
December 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Looking forward to speaking with Montana clinicians next month!
RFK Jr. should focus on banning fossil fuels, not vaccines.
November 12, 2024 at 2:50 PM
RFK Jr. should focus on banning fossil fuels, not vaccines.