Media Advisory: CDC director discusses Extreme Heat Awareness with Atlanta area school students

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Media Advisory For Immediate Release:Monday, May 20, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 CDC director discusses Extreme Heat Awareness with Atlanta area school students No one should die from a heat wave. But every year, extreme temperatures kills an average of 675 people in the United States more than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods combined. Extreme heat affects everyone, but children, the elderly, the poor or homeless, people who work or exercise outdoors, and those with chronic medical conditions are most at risk. Throughout the week of May 20th CDC will feature new information and updates on the impact of heat related illness nationally; climate change and health, there will be a special focus on student athletes and health during Extreme Heat Awareness Week. CDC will begin the weeklong observance by hosting 12 students from Henry County’s Flippen’s Elementary and Eagle’s Landing Middle Schools. Of the students participating in the event, three students from Flippen Elementary School in McDonough, will be recognized for an innovative product they created, COOL Pads designed to help student athletes maintain a safe body temperature during practice and while competing on the football field.   Read more>> Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. STAY CONNECTED:  CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube       This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)