Clinician Champions Network: New Program Launched in 2022
What is the PERC-med Champions Network
Purpose of a Champions Network
Reducing the number of injuries, illnesses and deaths from
pesticide poisoning in the United States, in the absence of an
effective nationwide surveillance system, is contingent in part upon
“champions” advocating for increasing awareness and training of
health providers to diagnose and treat excessive and/or prolonged
pesticide exposure.
Goals of a Champions Network
- Engage, train and retain healthcare providers as “champions”
in preventing, recognizing and treating pesticide exposure.
- Foster a group of leaders to advocate for the importance of proactively diagnosing pesticide exposure.
- Increase healthcare providers’ awareness of pesticide
exposure, including exposure scenarios and at-risk occupational
groups.
- Educate clinicians on state-specific requirements for
pesticide reporting.
Clinician Peer Educator and Clinician Champions Network
Our Champions
Francesca Mueller, MSN, MPH, APRN, FNP-C
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in emergency, family, and internal medicine
- 15 years of public health experience, serving, educating, and advocating for marginalized, underserved communities
- Dedicated provider to ensuring safe, equitable care for all
Advisory Board Members
PERC-med Team Members
Resources
Schedule a Champion for Your Group
Email: perc-medsupport@ucdavis.edu
Inquire about becoming a Champion
Profile of a Champion
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Nurse practitioners and nurses
- Emergency room workers
- Frontline health workers
- Pharmacists
- Community health workers
Email us
at perc-medsupport@ucdavis.edu
with your resume and cover letter.