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Extreme heat is now the deadliest weather-related threat in the U.S., and it’s only getting worse. In 2023 alone, an estimated 2,300 people died from extreme heat — but the true toll is likely far higher. Rising temperatures are making people sicker, worsening chronic conditions, and straining already overwhelmed health systems.
Join APHA and other member organizations of the Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health (AHRH)* for a timely discussion with health leaders and policymakers on how states can lead the way in protecting communities from extreme heat.
*AHRH is a coalition dedicated to responding to the health harms of extreme heat
Featured Panelists:
Dr. Eugene Livar, Chief Heat Officer, Arizona
Dr. Lisa Patel, MD, MESc, FAAP, Executive Director, Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health (MSCCHA)
Grace Wickerson, Sr. Manager, Climate and Health, Federation of American Scientists
Highlights from the national Health Organization Sign-On Letter will aslo be shared. This letter, led by AHRH, urges Governors to lead on heat — calling for stronger state preparedness and protection plans.