The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Program on Health and Extreme Weather (HEW) aims to better understand the direct and indirect impacts of extreme weather on the health of communities across America. This coordinated effort will address knowledge gaps and provide information that can be used for prevention, preparedness, and solutions to save lives and improve quality of life for those affected by extreme weather conditions and emerging environmental harms.
About the Program
NIH is uniquely positioned to lead this solutions-focused research initiative to reduce the health consequences associated with extreme weather and emerging environmental harms.
Research Activities
The NIH HEW Program supports exploratory research centers to foster and sustain transdisciplinary teams that can explore various approaches to address the complex impacts of extreme weather on health.
Research Highlights
Explore research highlights from the NIH HEW Program to date.
Resources
The NIH HEW Program understands the critical need to create a global network of scientists, health practitioners, students, community members, and educators who are actively engaged with the latest research into the health effects of extreme weather.