Menu

Podcast: Understanding Extreme Heat’s Causes and Symptoms

Dr. Linda Rudolph, of PHI’s Center on Climate Change and Health, discusses the impact extreme heat has on our communities and older adults.

Dr. Thyonne Gordon speaks with Dr. Linda Rudolph, a public health physician and Director of the Center for Climate Change and Health at the Public Health Institute, and Enrique Huerta, Legislative Director at Climate Resolve. Together the trio discuss the impact extreme heat has on communities and older adults, as well as what actions can be taken to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

 

Listen To The Podcast:

See a clip from the podcast, with tips from Dr. Rudolph on staying safe and cool during heat events:

 

 

 

Originally published by AARP, In Clear Terms


Work With Us

You change the world. We do the rest. Explore fiscal sponsorship at PHI.

Bring Your Work to PHI

Support Us

Together, we can accelerate our response to public health’s most critical issues.

Donate

Find Employment

Begin your career at the Public Health Institute.

See Jobs

Family, holding up a baby

Close

How to Support Birth Equity for Black Mothers & Babies

Black women and birthing people disproportionately experience negative birthing experiences and outcomes compared to other racial and ethnic groups. PHI's Cherished Futures offers systems-change recommendations for philanthropists, policymakers, hospital and clinic leaders, insurance payers and community advocates to help improve birth equity for Black mothers and babies.

Read the report

Continue to PHI.org