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Local Health Officials Advise To Stay Cool During Heat Wave

 width=With a prolonged heat wave ripping through much of the Midwest this week, medical officials are reminding the public to stay safe and take necessary precautions during the hottest week of this year.

Pana Community Hospital marketing coordinator Melissa Rybolt says that people without air conditioning of some sort or who are working outside are most at risk during the hot conditions this week.

[audio:mryb721a.mp3]Listen to Rybolt's comments here.[/audio]

Rybolt explains that drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, are important when trying to stay safe and hydrated during the excessively hot temperatures.

[audio:mryb721b.mp3]Listen to Rybolt's comments here.[/audio]

As a reminder, for those in need of air conditioning, the Christian County Senior Center will serve as a cooling center once again this summer.

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