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As Many American Cities Get Hotter, Health Systems Face Off Against Heatstroke With millions of Americans suffering under relentless heat waves this summer, more people are seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses. As temperatures get more extreme, hospitals, fire… khnkit KFF Health News

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Ambulance personnel felt high stress during pandemic CIDRAP

In a study this week in PLOS One, researchers describe the mental health impact of the pandemic on ambulance personnel, showing through the findings of six studies that as many as 92.2% felt a psychological burden while working during COVID-19

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New study shows robust pandemic preparedness strongly linked to lower COVID-19 mortality rates The vast majority of countries that entered the COVID-19 pandemic with strong capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats achieved lower pandemic mortality rates than less prepared nations, ... Science X

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The researchers sought to understand how different countries performed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that relates to their pandemic preparedness capacity as measured by the GHS Index. ...