Heat Makes Emergency Rooms Busier. Chicago-Based Study Shows Which Illness and Injuries Rise During Hot Spells

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Original Load Date Aug. 28, 2026, 9:02 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 28, 2026, 9:02 a.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/27/heat-makes-emergency-rooms-busier-chicago-based-study-shows-which-illness-and-injuries

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WASHINGTON (AP) — When the temperature heats up, so do emergency rooms, according to a massive study of Chicago hospital and urgent care records, which found increased accidental gunshot wounds, kidney complaints, skin problems, varicose veins and even mental health issues related to marijuana use. ...