Public Health - Planetary Health - Eco-health - Environment and Health - Climate change - Environmental change and mental wellbeing
Valesca Venhof MD, MSc PH
As a Medical Doctor and Public Health specialist, my specialization lies in the intricate nexus of Environment and Health. I firmly believe in the symbiotic relationship between human wellbeing and the natural environment, a cornerstone supported by disciplines such as Planetary Health and Eco Health.
About Venhof Consultancy
I’m a Medical Doctor with over a decade of clinical expertise specializing in Rehabilitation Medicine. Throughout my career, I have been actively engaged in integrating an active lifestyle, exercise, and sports into treatment modalities and preventive healthcare protocols. Presently, I work as a medical practitioner in the field of Public Health, with a particular focus on the intersection of environmental change and human health.
In addition to holding a Master’s degree in Medicine and specialized training in Rehabilitation Medicine (currently non-practicing), I have a Master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Environment and Health, obtained from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Furthermore, I’m a Ph.D. candidate in Planetary Health at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. See “publications” for more details on my research.
As I’m a firm believer in the symbiotic relationship between human wellbeing and the natural environment, I deeply embrace the principles of planetary health, eco-health, and regenerative farming. In recent years, I have been actively involved in advocacy efforts and educational initiatives addressing the interplay between climate change and health, planetary health, and eco-health.
My beliefs
Holistic approach to wellbeing
The various aspects of a person's life, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions, are interconnected. Instead of focusing solely on one aspect, such as physical health, a holistic approach recognizes that all these dimensions are interrelated and influence each other.
Planetary Health
This emerging interdisciplinary field recognizes that human health is intimately interconnected with the health of the planet's ecosystems, biodiversity, climate, and other environmental factors.
Key aspects of planetary health include:
- Systems Thinking
- Sustainability
- Global Perspective
- Preventive Approach
Synthesis
To create a more comprehensive understanding and solution to the complex problems we face as humanity, we need diverse perspectives and sources of knowledge.
Two eyed seeing
This concept emphasizes the importance of integrating both Indigenous knowledge and Western scientific knowledge to gain a better insight in the world.
Focus
- Education (healthcare) professionals
- Health communication
- Patient education
- Publications for (non-peer reviewed) journals, or professional audiences
Skills
- Communication and writing
- Academic scientific wrtiting
- Medical terminology
- Literature searching
- Professional ethics
- Statistics, basic
- Epidemiology, basic
- Evidence based medicine
What can I do for you?
Public Health Consultancy and Word Smithing
I offer expertise in public health assessments and strategic development, conducting thorough research, crafting effective health education and communication strategies, fostering collaboration and networking, and delivering comprehensive training sessions for healthcare professionals, community workers, and other stakeholders.
My proficiency extends to distilling complex information to its essence, as well as providing meticulous attention to detail in problem-solving.
Additionally, I possess the ability to author medical reports that are both comprehensible and engaging, tailored to suit the specific needs of your target audience.
Need more information? Send me an e-mail or reach out via LinkedIn.
Posts
The EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: concerns for public health and the environment.
The Greens/EFA Members of the European Parliament are urging European ministers not to accept the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal. You can support them by sending an email to the European ministers, telling them to reject the deal and protect local farmers and the environment: https://act.greens-efa.eu/mercosur
Circumpolar Indigenous communities, such as the Sámi
'Circumpolar Indigenous communities, such as the Sámi, face major obstacles due to changing environments and interconnected problems, which impact their mental well-being. Despite the difficulties they face, these communities possess valuable strengths necessary for adaptation.
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