Today, Tuesday, June 23, 2015, the White House will host the Summit on Climate Change and Health -- bringing together health professionals, academics, and others to empower people and communities with the information and tools they need to protect public health in the face of climate change. The summit will focus on the effects of climate change and underscore the important role that the public health community can play in communicating and preventing these impacts. You can watch the summit live on the White House Blog, here.

Throughout the day, you'll hear from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and others who will discuss their work around climate change and public health, and highlight local success stories and best practices.

Want to join the conversation? Submit questions to be asked live at the event here.