News & Updates
October 9, 2026
Most emergency action plans for heat illness are built around a single assumption: one athlete goes down, one medical responder takes charge, one call to 911…
October 9, 2026
Most emergency action plans for heat illness are built around a single assumption: one athlete goes down, one medical responder takes charge, one call to 911…
October 7, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings Blanket Southern California as October Heat Wave Continues A prolonged early-October heat wave continues to grip Southern California, with Extreme Heat Warnings in…
October 7, 2026
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an Extreme Heat Warning that remains in effect from 10 a.m. MST/PDT today through 8 p.m. Friday, October…
September 30, 2026
CHAPTER 172 An act to amend Section 35179.8 of the Education Code, relating to interscholastic athletic programs. Approved by Governor August 31, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State…
September 28, 2026
Most heat illness is preventable. Programs that plan ahead, ease athletes into the heat and rehearse their emergency response give athletes the best protection. Use this…
September 18, 2026
Hydration science is straightforward but widely misunderstood. The CDC’s primary recommendation is to drink more water than usual and not wait until you feel thirsty —…
September 9, 2026
Extreme heat does not affect everyone equally. People aged 65 and older, young children, outdoor workers, and those on certain medications face significantly elevated risk during…
September 1, 2026
The federal regulatory landscape for heat safety is evolving rapidly, though a final OSHA heat standard remains elusive. OSHA updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on…
August 9, 2026
July 2026 shattered records as the hottest month in U.S. history, with an average temperature of 76.9°F across the contiguous United States — a staggering 3.3°F…
July 15, 2026
We carry this torch in memory of those we’ve lost to exertional heat stroke, reminding us that no game, practice, or trophy is ever worth risking…
July 15, 2026
Introduction When an athlete collapses from exertional heat stroke (EHS), the clock immediately starts ticking. In sports medicine, we refer to this critical window as the…
