This webinar examines how climate change has led to an increased frequency and intensity of extreme heat and heatwaves. It explains how prolonged periods of extreme heat impose cumulative stress on the human body, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and fatalities. It also discusses how these elevated health risks place additional demands on healthcare systems and how healthcare facilities must ensure the safety of both patients and staff by managing indoor temperatures and reducing heat exposure. The video features the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, PEACH Health Ontario, and CASCADES welcoming Dr. Myles Sergeant, who discusses the impacts of heat on health; Dr. Anna Gunz, who explains how clinics can prepare for extreme heat events; and expert Ron Drummond, who shares preventative maintenance strategies to help reduce the impacts of heat in healthcare facilities.
This webinar explores how poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke poses major health risks for individuals and communities. It explains that, with climate-related emergencies expected to worsen in the coming years, health care facilities will need to act quickly to disaster-proof life-saving infrastructure in order to protect vulnerable patients and the health care workforce. It highlights how smoke-related challenges often require essential structural and ventilation interventions. The video features the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, PEACH Health Ontario, and CASCADES hosting a webinar with Dr. Courtney Howard, who discusses the health impacts of smoke, and Abdel Darwich, who outlines strategies for smoke management in health care settings.
