Infection Preventionist
M Health Fairview
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Melissa Thone is a dedicated infection preventionist and planetary health nurse leader with more than a decade of experience in acute care and public health. Her work at M Health Fairview focuses on addressing high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs), emerging pathogens, and the health impacts of climate change.
Dr. Thone earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota, specializing in Health Innovation and Leadership. She is a Climate Health Organizing Fellow at Harvard University and has developed digital tools to boost climate adaptation literacy. She has presented nationally on topics like climate-smart healthcare, curriculum transformation, and empowering communities to adapt to global health challenges.
An advocate for innovative healthcare solutions, Dr. Thone is passionate about leveraging transdisciplinary collaboration to tackle infectious disease challenges and improve health outcomes, making her a leader at the intersection of infection prevention and planetary health.
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
Planetary Health 101: The Climate Connection Every Infection Preventionist Should Understand
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT
