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These infographics are great and an easy way to share information about what actions individuals can take to make themselves more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Wildfires in Canada Toolkit--summarizes information and bring together existing resources to support public health authorities in the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to human health risks associated with wildfires. Specific objectives are to: -Facilitate evidence-based and timely decision making by public health authorities -Synthesize existing resources in the form of evidence-based summaries of human health hazards and risks -Support the sharing of best practices and experiences -Apply a public health lens to the prevention and management of human health hazards and risks across the emergency management continuum https://lnkd.in/gkEpmAMV

If you have ever been impacted by a large scale disaster this article is the best description of the challenges a community WILL face. The short and long term impacts unfortunately last years and smaller communities may never recover. I have often hoped I could measure the success of past responses within the dialysis community. One day we will know the impact by measuring short and long term effects. https://lnkd.in/gRWmrXET

🌎 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on August 14 a National Heat Strategy for 2024-2030 that aims to promote proactive coordination among federal agencies related to heat planning, response, and resilience in the face of climate change. The federal departments and agencies under the Biden-Harris administration involved in developing this strategy acknowledged the impact of heat on the health and well-being of #humans, #animals, and #ecosystems, as well as associated economic and societal consequences. Roughly 1,220 people are killed by extreme heat 🌡️ in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making heat the leading weather-related killer in the U.S. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9dVXUv7 #GoNatRefs #NaturalRefrigerants #ClimateChange #HeatWaves Sign up to our NaturalRefrigerants.com weekly newsletter https://lnkd.in/dBj2FWvR

We've expanded our Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics toolkit, developed with Harvard C-CHANGE, to help clinics and patients better manage care and protect their health during extreme heat, wildfires, floods, & hurricanes. The expanded toolkit includes: - Resources on how heat impacts medications - Guidance on heat for people who are pregnant or work outdoors - Guidance on wildfire smoke - Expanded tools for admins, clinicians, & caregivers - New visuals to help improve understanding Available now in English and Spanish at https://lnkd.in/e6sfUCGk #Americares #ClimateChange

The Climate and Health in Oregon report for 2023 shows numerous examples of direct links between heat and wildfire events and heat-related and respiratory illnesses – using emergency department (ED), urgent care, hospitalization and death data, and temperature and air quality data: - Levels of particulate matter, or PM2.5, from wildfire smoke are expected to double or triple by the end of the century. The increases in smoke are predicted to cause excess asthma-related ED visits and hospitalizations at a rate of 42 excess asthma events per 10,000 population in 2050. Smoke-related ED visits and hospitalizations for asthma are expected to add nearly $100 million to health care costs in Oregon by that decade. - Nearly 40% of Oregonians (1.7 million) live in the 12 counties that experienced 14 or more days with heat at or above 80 degrees ♨ and compromised air quality occurring on the same day during May to September 2023. All these counties are home to Oregonians who report a higher chronic disease burden than the state average. 🤒 At GPS Air, we know we can help. Reach out to me directly, or start your journey at www.gpsair.com 💷 - Link to Climate and Health in Oregon Report for 2023 found in article.

As climate change worsens, so do its health impacts. On Emergency Medicine Day, let's recognize the crucial role of emergency responders in addressing climate-related health emergencies. Together, we can build resilience and protect lives. #EmergencyMedicineDay #ClimateHealth #GlobalWarming #HealthCrisis #Emergency #PublicHealth #EmergencyCare #Bhubaneswar #KHL #KalingaHospital

Wildfire smoke is back in the Midwest, with health alerts this week in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It follows last year's smoke inundation, which was the worst stretch of air in the region in at least 25 years. Doctors say the region is not prepared for these smoke events, which are likely to happen more frequently. This is the first story in a series about water, climate, and human health in the Great Lakes region. More to come! https://lnkd.in/gKV9Sq54

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and destructive wildfires continue to test the resiliency of state and territorial agencies and the jurisdictions they serve. A new ASTHO report by Kerry Wyss and Ali Aslam details how health officials are using a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to protect communities and ensure health equity, including employing the following tactics: ▪ Cross-sector collaboration ▪ Preparedness planning ▪ Identifying high-risk communities Learn more about the HiAP approach to climate change now: bit.ly/3vgTRI5 #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #ClimteChange #HealthInAllPolicies #HiAP Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Washington State Department of Health Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department of New Mexico New Mexico Environment Department

During our recent webinar, Planning Ahead for Extreme Weather & Environmental Impacts on Aging, experts discussed strategies for identifying local risk factors and planning for extreme weather and other environmental events impacting older patients. Visit us to view the recording: https://lnkd.in/gqTEYU55