Who Is At Greater Risk of Heat Illness? Infants and young children up to 4 years of age Older adults aged 65 and older People who work in a humid […]
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Who Is At Greater Risk of Heat Illness? • Infants and young children up to 4 years of age • Older adults aged 65 and older • People who work in a humid […]
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Here are some resources to review before the Fourth of July holiday to ensure you’re handling fireworks safely. National Safety Council Consumer Product Safety Commission Dept of Homeland Security
Read MoreAnother Historic Heat Wave Predicted for the Summer
NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO HEAT ILLNESS Predictions are that Phoenix, indeed all of Arizona, will again break records with high temperatures this summer. In the mid-2010s, Maricopa reported 60-180 […]
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Speaking of that heart attack video. (View it here.) February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US but the illness impacts some communities […]
Read MoreHow to Prevent a Heat Related Emergency
For those exposed to hot temperatures, preventing heat-related emergencies can be achieved with three very simple actions early on: water, rest and shade. Drinking plenty of fluids and resting from […]
Read MoreBest Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
Who Is At Greater Risk of Heat Illness? Infants and young children up to 4 years of age Older adults aged 65 and older People who work in a humid […]
Read MoreWhat is Heat Illness?
Heat-related illnesses are progressive, ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions. Heat cramps are the earliest sign of heat illness. These are hard, tense and painful muscle cramps of the […]
Read MoreAnother Historic Heat Wave
Predictions are that Phoenix, indeed all of Arizona, will again break records with high temperatures this summer. 645 people suffered heat related deaths in Maricopa County last year. Through June 29th, […]
Read MoreSummer Heat Safety Tips
Whether it’s your first summer in Arizona or your 100th, we all need reminders of how to deal with summer heat. Simple steps can make a huge difference in your […]
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