The Warrior Heat- and Exertion-Related Events Collaborative (WHEC) is a multidisciplinary advisory group focused on developing and implementing procedures to help providers, Service Members, and civilians prevent and treat heat-related illnesses and injuries. WHEC works in collaboration with the Army Heat Center at Fort Moore, GA, and USU's Multidisciplinary Case Review Committee (MDCRC). Since its inception in 2020, WHEC has been dedicated to advancing the science and the Defense Health Agency’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for preventing, reducing, risk-stratifying, and managing exertional injuries and heat illness. WHEC also provides information about the surveillance, research, and education on heat-related injuries.
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The 9th Annual Fort Moore Heat Forum will bring together experts in the areas of heat illness prevention, pre-hospital recognition & response, hospital care, and return to duty considerations. The morning session is emphasize prevention and pre-hospital recognition & response. The afternoon session presentations will cover the latest research on heat illness.
Need a clinical consultation?
Contact WHEC using HPRC’s Ask the Expert portal. To make sure you reach the right experts, please include “WHEC” in the subject line of your email.
