Renee Salas
Emergency medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, focusing on the intersection of human health and climate change.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 30min
Healthy? Extreme heat could still threaten your life
This week, Renee Salas, an emergency medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, dives into the alarming health risks from extreme heat. She reveals that heat-related deaths among seniors could skyrocket by 370% by mid-century. Salas emphasizes that everyone is at risk, highlighting the need for systemic healthcare solutions to protect vulnerable groups. The conversation also touches on how naming heat waves could raise public awareness and drive urgent action against this silent killer.
Jun 30, 2021 • 12min
The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis
Dr. Renee Salas, an emergency medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, highlights the alarming rise in heat-related illnesses tied to climate change. She shares real-life patient stories, including children suffering from severe asthma and heat stroke. Dr. Salas calls for a reformation of healthcare systems to address these urgent public health challenges and emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate education in medical training to better prepare future healthcare professionals.
