Making the Case for Permanent Standard Time

Does Time Change Affect Our Health and Well-Being

Join us for a webinar that delves into the fascinating topic of time change. Dr. Karin Johnson, MD, FAAN, FAASM, presents “Making the Case for Permanent Standard Time,” and explores the following:

1. Why the short-term effects of seasonal clock change don’t mean that permanent Daylight Saving Time is better
2. Why Daylight Saving Time increases circadian misalignment
3. The long-term effects of Daylight Saving Time on health, safety, and neuropsychological functioning 

About the Presenter:

Dr. Karin Johnson, MD, FAAN, FAASM, is professor of Neurology at UMass Chan School of Medicine-Baystate and Vice Chair of Academic Affair for Department of Neurology and Medical Director of Baystate Health Regional Sleep Program in Springfield MA. She is sleep section chair of the American Academy of Neurology and Vice President of Save Standard Time, a volunteer run nonprofit advocating for permanent standard time and Co-Chair of the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time.