Heat safety advice from Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital offers guidance to prevent heat related illnesses amid record heat in southeast Texas. Dr Irfan Dadabhoy advises avoiding outdoor activity at peak heat, staying hydrated with at least eight eight ounce glasses daily, wearing light breathable clothing, using sunscreen and a wide brim hat, and seeking shelter and fluids during heat exposure. For dehydration risk and medications such as diuretics, consult a physician and replace electrolytes. If heat symptoms appear, rest in a cool area and drink fluids. call 911 for heat exhaustion or stroke and cool the body with water, ice, or cold cloths while awaiting help.
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Choosing Between Emergency and Urgent Care
Chambers Health explains how to choose between emergency departments and urgent care centers. Emergency departments handle serious life threatening conditions 24/7 while urgent care offers after hours routine treatment at lower cost. The piece notes freestanding EDs can cost up to ten times more than urgent care and cites ACEP guidance and a CDC study on after hours access. Nellie Lunsford, Director of Compliance and Education at Chambers Health, signs off.
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Chevron Phillips seeks permit amendment for Cedar Bayou Plant
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an amendment to Air Quality Permit 19027 to modify the Cedar Bayou Plant at 9500 Interstate 10 E Baytown Harris County Texas 77521. Public notice explains additional information about the application.
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