Five on Friday: National Heat Awareness Day

Today is National Heat Awareness Day. As we roll into the summer, with the Southwest already experiencing a significant heat wave, let’s take a moment to read up on the news, resources, and information around heat-related illness, with our five recommendations from MCN staff.

Alma sent along the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards’ “Safeguarding Summer”, which highlights the dangers of heat on workers, infants and animals, among other summer-related threats (see pages 7 and 13 for heat-specific measures).

Claire sent around (one more time!) the New England Journal of Medicine article, “The Imperative for Climate Action to Protect Health,” which reminds clinicians that the best way to prevent the growth of heat-related illnesses is to step up to reduce climate change.

Giovanni sent out MCN’s announcement of our two upcoming webinars for Community Health Workers, “¡Hace mucho calor y es peligroso!” on June 25th in Spanish, and “It’s Hot and It’s Dangerous!” on June 27th in English.

Jillian’s recent share, “Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic May Be Result of High Heat, Toxins,” is another reminder that high heat can cause ongoing health concerns for agricultural workers.

Kate shared, “Will OSHA Bring The Heat This Summer? Groups Continue To Press For Heat Standards.”

Have a safe and healthy weekend.

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