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WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020
Iram Mall, M.D.

By: Courtney Weisberg

Categories: SPHP In the News

Tags: HEAT EXHAUSTION, HEAT SAFETY, HEAT STROKE, IRAM MALL, ST. PETER'S FAMILY MEDICINE, WNYT

Iram Mall, M.D., of St. Peter’s Family Medicine, appeared on WNYT to discuss heat safety. Dr. Mall advised people to watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and stressed the importance of hydration, especially for people taking certain medications.

Click here to watch WNYT’s report.

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