Climate Week | Healthcare Brew

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Commonwealth Fund ranks which states are best, worst for health and climate change preparation

Regions prone to extreme weather events like heat waves, hurricanes, and severe winter weather scored the worst.

Kaiser Permanente is combating climate change with community education, resources

Wildfires have affected the health system’s hospitals, leading to closures and relocations.

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Climate change-fueled extreme heat is worsening. Experts worry about the effect on patients

At Climate Week NYC, health experts discuss plans to instill better patient care.

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The EPA just raised an air quality standard on particulate matter

The agency said the rule could prevent 4,500 premature deaths.

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The American Red Cross announces national blood shortage after climate-related disasters

The organization said its blood supply has dropped by 25% since the beginning of August.