Health News You Can Use: Fourth of July & Summer Safety

Each Fourth of July, tens of thousands of people make a trip to the Emergency Department for fireworks accidents, heat illness, and other injuries.

This week, we’re talking to Dr. Marc Larsen, Emergency Medicine Physician at Saint Luke's Health System about what doctors want you to know to stay safe over the upcoming holiday weekend. 


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