| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| 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.
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