Heat Stroke

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People sought relief in water, air conditioning.

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Paramedics Ready to Field Calls for Heat Illness

The heat wave is expected to last for another week.

Posted Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Amazon Arranged for Paramedics to Treat Workers at Stifling Pa. Warehouse

During summer heat waves, medics were parked in ambulances outside, ready to treat any workers who dehydrated or suffered other forms of heat stress

Posted Monday, September 26, 2011

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Posted Monday, July 19, 2010

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Posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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