HeatRx Series: The Nation's Health Podcast
Climate change is making U.S. communities hotter. Public health leaders across the nation are taking action to protect the health of residents.
Learn what they are doing and get ideas on addressing extreme heat in the three-part HeatRx series from The Nation's Health Podcast, sponsored by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity.
The Heat Rx: Episode 3 — From policy to practice: Leading the way in climate health
Extreme heat is one of the most significant health threats facing communities across the country. In the third episode of our extreme heat series, sponsored by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, The Nation’s Health Podcast talks with public health leaders who are taking action to address extreme heat in their communities, from creating a heat health warning system to passing a citywide cool roof policy.
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Released: July 28, 2025 Runtime: 12:30
The Heat Rx: Episode 2 — Educating health workers to reduce harms of extreme heat
As temperatures rise, so do health risks — particularly for vulnerable communities. In the second episode of our extreme heat series, sponsored by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, The Nation's Health Podcast speaks with public health experts about how heat affects health, and steps health workers can take to keep communities safe during extreme heat waves, including training and education.
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Released: June 26, 2025 Runtime: 11:44
The Heat Rx: Episode 1 — Smart surfaces for public health
Climate change is increasing temperatures in U.S. cities. Smart surfaces, such as reflective pavements, solar panels or even trees go a long way in cooling them down. In the first episode of a three-part series on extreme heat, sponsored by APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, The Nation's Health Podcast talks to experts about urban heat islands and how communities use smart surfaces to create healthier places to live, work and play;
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Released: May 30, 2025 Runtime: 13:30
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