Kansas
Two area hospitals combined see over 30 Kansas residents for heat-related illnesses
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The region’s two largest hospitals saw over 30 Kansas residents combined for heat-related illnesses.
Kansas heat has hit the region hard over the past week. Even though a cool down is expected by the 13 NEWS weather team, area hospitals have released an updated number of how many residents have been admitted or evaluated for a heat-related illness.
Representatives of the two hospitals in our region (St. Francis and Stormont) reported in their latest update on Friday, Aug. 25.
- St. Francis: 27 heat-related visits (6 people admitted)
- Stormont: 11 heat-related visits (1 admitted)
- A total of 38 patients visiting for heat-related illnesses
Previously the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis, Stormont Vail, and Newman Regional Health reported on Tuesday, Aug. 22, a combined 27 patients for heat exposure symptoms since Friday, Aug. 18.
- St. Francis: 16 patients
- Stormont: Eight patients
- Newman Regional (Emporia): Three patients (recently discharged)
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