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In Montana, 911 Calls Reveal Hidden Impact of Heat Waves on Rural Seniors

Source
NPR, KFF Health News, Montana Public Radio
Link
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Date
Aug 7, 2024
Summary
Discusses the impact of heat waves in rural communities with focus on older adults and the strain on emergency services in rural Montana. Reports on rural representation in heat wave research, distance to healthcare and cooling centers, and potential home modification and outreach services.
Tagged as
Access · Elderly population · Emergency medical services · Emergency preparedness and response · Environmental health · Housing and homelessness · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Montana