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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Summer's Here! So Keep Cool With These Tips

Emergency medicine professionals at West Penn Allegheny Health System and Canonsburg General Hospital tell you how to stay cool and safe this summer.

The first day of summer hit the region with a vengeance: with highs reported in the 90s. High heat is not just uncomfortable, but can be dangerous—particularly for the very young, the very old and those suffering from chronic diseases including mental illness. Emergency medicine professionals at West Penn Allegheny Health System and Canonsburg General Hospital offer the following tips to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe as summer continues.

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