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From the newsroom: How heat alerts could help clinicians intervene for people at high risk


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We're back with another feature from one of our friends in the WBUR newsroom as Team Common works on some longer term projects.

Massachusetts had its first big heatwave of the year last week, and it likely won’t be the last. As extreme temperatures become more common, knowing how to navigate the heat's effects is important. Especially for certain groups, such as the elderly or people who work outdoors.

WBUR reporter Martha Bebinger brings us this report about a new pilot program that is testing heat health alerts in the region.

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