Heat Related Issues in Older Adults and patients with Chronic Medical Conditions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026; 10:00am - 12:00pm EST 

In Person: ChristianaCare Newark Campus, Room 1100
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718

Virtual Option 
Teams Meeting

Registration is required. No late registrations will be accepted!

Registration deadline: May 15, 2026

Overview

Governor Meyer has declared May 18–23, 2026 as Delaware’s inaugural Heat Awareness Week. As Delaware is one of the fastest warming states in the nation, ChristianaCare is developing a comprehensive program to raise awareness about the dangers of heat-related illness and mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations. Given that older adults are especially at risk, we have designated May 19 as Geriatrics Education Day for heat awareness and prevention
 

Target Audience

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, specialty physicians, residents, medical students, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners.

Statement of Need

Delaware is the second fastest-heating state in the country and vulnerable populations are at increased risk for heat-related complications, particularly geriatric patients. The goal of this initiative is to educate learners on the significance of heat-related changes and to enhance their ability to effectively educate patients and caregivers.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Explain the physiologic changes in aging related to heat thermoregulation and skin integrity.
2. Analyze how age-related physiologic changes impact clinical presentations during periods of extreme heat.
3. Differentiate between medications that increase heat-related risks and formulate management plans for patients using these agents.
4. Implement evidence-based preventive strategies and develop educational tools for caregivers of geriatric populations.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Medical Society of Delaware and ChristianaCare. The Medical Society of Delaware is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
It is the policy of the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) to comply with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education (CME). In keeping with these standards, all faculty participating in continuing medical education provided by MSD are expected to disclose to the activity audience any relevant financial relationships.
Joint providership of CME by MSD in no way implies endorsement of any product or service.

This activity is not supported by commercial funding. 

Credit Designation Statement

The Medical Society of Delaware designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 24 months) with commercial interests/ineligible companies. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

The following is a list of the faculty, along with any information they have disclosed regarding their relevant financial relationships.

Himabindu Lanka, MD, FACP, FHM (Planner, Activity Director, Speaker/Presenter) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose

Deanna Brenner, MSN, APRN (Planner, Moderator) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose

Scott Shoop, PharmD, DPLA, BCPS (Speaker/Presenter) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
 

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this educational activity. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education and experience. This educational event does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.

Technical Requirements

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