Rising Temperatures, Rising Risks: Safeguarding Children’s Health

In recent years the world has seen its hottest summers, and the number of heat related morbidity and mortality has skyrocketed. During this webinar attendees will learn the physiological, environmental, and social factors that increase children’s vulnerability to heat-related illnesses. Attendees will also be able to identify actionable steps to protect children and gain insight on ways to advocate for policies and community actions that promote climate resilience and health equity.

Dr. Joniqua Ceasar, MD, is an internal medicine and pediatrics trained primary care physician who is a current National Clinician Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about the intersection of climate justice and health equity.