06/23/2025
🔥 Stay Safe in the Heat: Important Tips from WMCHealth!
As temperatures rise in our area, WMCHealth urges everyone to take precautions—especially children, seniors, and those with chronic conditions.
☀️ Here’s how to beat the heat and protect your health:
🔆 Stay Cool
• Avoid strenuous activity from 11 AM–4 PM
• Stay in air-conditioned places like libraries, malls, or cooling centers
• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat
💧 Stay Hydrated
• Drink water regularly—even if you don’t feel thirsty
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks, which can dehydrate you
🛑 Know the Warning Signs
Watch for heat exhaustion:
Heavy sweating
Weakness or dizziness
Nausea or headache
Heat stroke is a medical emergency:
Hot, red, dry or damp skin
Confusion or fainting
Rapid pulse or trouble breathing
🚨 Call 911 immediately if you suspect heat stroke.
👶 Protect Vulnerable Individuals
• NEVER leave kids or pets in a parked car—not even for a minute
• Check in on elderly neighbors or those with medical conditions
💙 Your safety is our top priority. If you or someone you know is showing signs of heat-related illness, seek medical care right away.
📍 Need help? call 9-1-1 or see our location at wmchealth.org
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