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CNA
4 days ago
- Climate
- CNA
Heat stress: Land transport infrastructure sector employers urged to adopt heat measures
Authorities are urging the land transport infrastructure sector to step up heat-stress management, as temperatures rise with climate change. Their latest guidelines build on earlier measures for outdoor work, and cover workers involved in road works and related activities. Professor Marcus Ong, Senior Consultant at the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Singapore General Hospital, examines if these measures are enough. He also puts forward his own proposed recommendations.
Zawya
11-07-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA)'s Sustainable Support for Emergency Medicine Capacity in The Gambia
The Emergency Medicine Capacity Building Program (ATKAP), launched in 2021 by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in cooperation with the Ministries of Health of the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of The Gambia, continues to yield lasting results. The Introduction to Emergency Response Training (ADG+), which started as part of the project, is now delivered by Gambian doctors thanks to the 'training of trainers' model. TİKA continues to support the program by providing modern training equipment. In the second phase of the 2025 program, a total of 50 healthcare providers participated in the training held at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, which included extensive theoretical and practical modules on emergency response, trauma management, disaster planning, and teamwork during crises. With ATKAP, TİKA continues to strengthen local health capacity through similar trainings held in various countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
Telegraph
29-06-2025
- Climate
- Telegraph
Pensioners told to shelter from heatwave in museums and swimming pools
Italy has offered pensioners free entry to swimming pools and air-conditioned museums amid skyrocketing temperatures in Europe. Highs of 43C have been forecast across parts of southern Spain and Portugal as much of the continent remains in the grips of an intense heatwave. In Rome, over 70s will be given free access to swimming pools, while in Venice, over 75s will be offered guided tours of museums and public buildings free of charge as authorities seek to keep pensioners out of the sweltering heat. Seven 'climate shelters' with air conditioning have also been established in Bologna, while ambulances have been placed on standby at tourist hotspots across southern Europe. The initiatives were rolled out as extreme heat alerts were put in place across 21 Italian cities, including Naples, Venice, Rome, Florence and Milan. In the regions of Sicily and Liguria, outdoor working has also been banned during the hottest parts of the day. Mario Guarino, the vice-president of the Italian Society of Emergency Medicine, said emergency departments across Italy had reported around a 10 per cent uptick in heatstroke cases. He said: 'It is mainly elderly people, cancer patients or homeless people, presenting with dehydration, heat stroke, fatigue.' Hospitals, including the Ospedale dei Colli in Naples, have set up dedicated heatstroke pathways to fast track patients' access to treatments such as cold-water immersion, Mr Guarino added. The extreme temperatures have also been felt elsewhere in Europe, with wildfires sweeping through the Greek coastal towns of Palaia Fokaia and Thymari on Thursday, destroying homes and forcing more than 1,000 people to evacuate. Strong winds and sky-high temperatures made the fire extremely difficult to contain, with 11 tourists needing to be rescued from a beach, authorities said. The UK Health Security Agency warns that extreme heat is linked to a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with pre-existing health conditions. The Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (Ispra) this week also warned that four 'potentially dangerous' species could be invading the Mediterranean amid warming sea temperatures. Ispra urged fishermen and tourists to report sightings of the venomous lionfish, silver-cheeked toadfish, dusky spinefoot and marbled spinefoot, which could be attracted to the waters off southern Italy in the extreme heat. Scientists have warned climate change is playing a critical role in the heatwaves sweeping across Europe, especially in cities where the 'urban heat island' effect means temperatures are amplified among tightly packed buildings. Emanuela Piervitali, a researcher at Ispra, said: 'The heat waves in the Mediterranean region have become more frequent and more intense in recent years, with peaks of 37 degrees or even more in cities, where the urban heat island effect raises the temperatures even further. 'A further increase in temperature and heat extremes is expected in the future, so we will have to get used to temperatures with peaks even higher than those we are experiencing now,' she added. In 2003, more than 70,000 people died during an extreme heatwave in Europe, a disproportionate number of whom were over 75.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woodlawn Health doctor recognized with newcomer award
Woodlawn Health and Concord Medical Group announced that Dr. Timothy Hamburg has been honored as the 2025 Emergency Medicine Newcomer of the Year. Hamburg received the award for his leadership, clinical excellence and unwavering dedication since joining the organization in May 2024. He serves as the medical director for Woodlawn and has since been promoted by Concord Medical Group as Regional Medical Director. 'We are so honored to have Dr. Hamburg leading our Emergency Department,' said Alan Fisher, CEO of Woodlawn Health. 'Under his leadership, we have seen an increase in community satisfaction, staff morale and a decrease in waiting times, even though the number of patients has increased. He has been a transformational leader and pivotal to the changes made in the Department this year.' Woodlawn Health is located at 1400 E. 9th St. in Rochester.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
American Board of Emergency Medicine Celebrates Emergency Medicine Day
EAST LANSING, Mich., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Held each May 27, Emergency Medicine Day highlights the need for Emergency Medicine physician expertise worldwide. On Emergency Medicine Day and every day, the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) applauds the more than 47,000 ABEM-certified physicians across the United States. The physicians who lead and serve Emergency Medicine care teams need our support and recognition now more than ever. Physicians certified by ABEM are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and have demonstrated the skills and ongoing expertise needed to meet the highest professional credential in Emergency Medicine. It also signals a physician's commitment to staying current with the latest medical advances, which provides reassurance to patients and their families about their care during an emergency. Emergency Medicine is a safeguard for patients, treating the most vulnerable. Emergency departments may have physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and others who all play important roles, but much like 80% of the public, ABEM believes board-certified physicians should lead emergency care. In a recent RAND Report, a study found that "the scope of work for emergency physicians in the U.S. health system is expanding, with evidence that emergency departments have become hubs that offer various services beyond emergency care." While the report demonstrates there is work to be done to support and sustain emergency care moving forward, it remains of vital importance in our communities. Learn more about how to celebrate Emergency Medicine Day and how ABEM helps promote the highest standard in Emergency Medicine for physicians to meet the needs and demands of our communities and patients. Contact: A.J. Wolf Phone: 517-332-4800Email: awolf@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Board of Emergency Medicine
