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Public Health Advisory : Prevention of Heat-related Illness (HRI) in Vulnerable Populations

Newark, NJ
Essex County School Nurses Association

Our thanks to our PR Event Coordinator/ Education Chairperson, Dr. Denise Makri-Werzen, PUBH:CH HP RN/MT(ASCP) CSN/HT Ph.D. MS BS for sharing this information from the NJLINCS Health Alert Network on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Health.

Public Health Advisory

NJLINCS Health Alert Network

Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health 

Subject: Public Health Advisory : Prevention of Heat-related Illness (HRI) in Vulnerable Populations

Date: 06/05/2025 16:48:49

Official Message No.: 112409-6-5-2025-PHAD

Contact Info: Daniel Lefkowitz | 609-826-4984 | daniel.lefkowitz@doh.nj.gov

Richard Opiekun | 609-826-4984 | richard.opiekun@doh.nj.gov

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With the extreme heat beginning this week, please see the following fact sheets and information that provide guidance to prevent heat-related illness during extreme heat events and high humidity days.

 Heat-related Illness (HRI) prevention guidance:

 Health Advisory for Healthcare Providers

  Resources for General Public/Schools/Camps

 HRI Prevention Tips

      Resources for Outdoor Workers


    Specialties
    School Health