eNews: The climate crisis is a health crisis

Plus, our most recent shipment to Gaza included 4 tons of lifesaving medicines. [Americares]( [Emergency Gaza Update: 4+ tons of medicines delivered in Gaza. 15,000 prescriptions for those in need.]( 1. Medicine Delivered in Gaza A shipment with over 4 tons of lifesaving medicines from Americares arrived in Gaza at the end of August. The shipment, which will help fill over 15,000 prescriptions, includes medicines to treat infections, dehydration, asthma and other medical conditions. [Learn more here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [April Hunter, Americares Senior Director of U.S. Programs Medicine Security and Systems, visits a mobile health clinic in Tucson, Arizona, to discuss the impacts of the ongoing climate crisis.]( 2. The Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis Americares is at the forefront of addressing the health impacts of the climate crisis. In July 2024, the world recorded its hottest days ever, increasing health risks for everyone, but especially those most in danger of heat-related illness, including pregnant and older people, those working outside or in hot conditions and people with chronic disease including mental illness. This summer, more than 40 safety net clinics across the U.S., including a mobile clinic in southern Arizona, began creating heat-health action plans to help keep at-risk patients safe when temperatures rise. As part of our broader health focused work, we’re taking steps to protect communities from climate-related health threats and build climate resilience. [Read on]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Americares Associate Director of Climate and Disaster Resilience Nate Matthews-Trigg and staff from partner clinics attend a 2024 summit.]( 3. It’s Climate Week NYC! Climate Week NYC (Sept. 22-29, 2024) is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events in New York City and online. This global gathering of leaders and advocates focuses on accelerating climate action. Americares will be a part of the action, with Associate Director of Climate and Disaster Resilience Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg speaking at Johnson & Johnson’s panel on "Heatwaves and Health." He will highlight our efforts to develop Heat Health Action Plans at over 40 U.S. clinics through the Climate Health Equity for Community Clinics Program. Follow us on social media for the latest updates from Climate Week NYC! [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [A Kibondo District Hospital patient sits with her baby behind her home in Tanzania.]( 4. Americares Brings Critical Resources to Tanzania In Tanzania, access to quality health care is often limited, putting pregnant women and their babies at risk. Americares is stepping in with a unique five-year project designed to improve health worker training and promote respectful care at every stage of life – from prenatal care and birth to childhood nutrition and family planning. This program, developed with community input, will create a positive cycle of health improvements, benefiting women, children and future generations. [See more about our work in Tanzania]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Free resources to help you make a lasting impact.]( 5. Get control and flexibility of your assets Did you know you can name a charity like Americares as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policy, donor-advised fund (DAF) or commercial annuity? Many supporters like the flexibility because it doesn’t involve making a new will or estate plan and you maintain control of your assets during your lifetime! It’s a simple and easy way to make a lasting impact, AND it doesn’t cost you anything right now. [Learn more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Our continued work to bring better health to millions affected by poverty and disaster across the globe would not be possible without supporters like you. Will you make a gift today to help our teams continue to respond to disasters at a moment's notice while staying on the ground as long as they're needed to recover, restore, and rebuild? Make a lifesaving gift.]( Americares 88 Hamilton Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 658-9500 © 2024 Americares. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Notice]( | [Manage Subscription]( | [View as Webpage](