The Effect of Heat and Hurricane Disasters on the Elderly

May 29, 2021 
Presented March 25, 2019 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Elaborate on the physiological impact of heat and hurricane emergencies on the elderly.
  2. Describe the comorbidities associated with increased risk.
  3. Identify best practices around the country and in Rhode Island.

Presenter

  • David Dosa, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Primary Care, Providence VAMC, Division of Geriatrics, Rhode Island Hospital

Accreditation/Designations

Certificates of Completion are available for those who:  1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.

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