Climate Change and Extreme Heat in 2023: The Heat Wave of the Future and Ways to Protect Against Heat

In 2023, extreme heat has soared throughout the United States and globally in a climate-changing world. Learn more about how climate change is impacting heat and people’s health worldwide. We will also explore strategies to protect yourself and your family against heat-related illness and heat stroke.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Speakers:
Patrice Nicholas, DNSc, DHL (Hon), MPH, MS, RN, NP-C, FAAN
Samantha O’Neil, RN, BSN

Attend the Free Event on Zoom: https://partners.zoom.us/j/85145379672

This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients and the general public. No registration needed.

Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit questions you may have before the program here, so that the speaker may address them during the session.

About the Series: The Climate Change and Health Series is a collaboration among the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center, the Mass General Center for the Environment and Health, and the MGH Institute of Health Professions Center for Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health.

For questions about any of the programs, email the Blum Center at PFLC@partners.org or call 617-724-7352.