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Street Medicine Teams Combat Heat Illness Among Homeless in Phoenix

Circle the City's innovative approach delivers IV hydration to vulnerable populations in extreme temperatures.

  • Circle the City administers intravenous saline to homeless individuals to prevent heat-related deaths.
  • Phoenix's homeless population faces increasing risks as temperatures reach record highs.
  • Health providers nationwide are adapting to rising temperatures, offering new programs to protect the homeless.
  • Circle the City collaborates with hospitals to provide comprehensive aftercare and transitional housing.
  • The program emphasizes the importance of hydration and education to mitigate heat-related health issues.
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