FOX 4: Heat Exposure Concerns Begin As First Heat Wave of Summer Approaches KC

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This season’s first real blast of summer time heat also delivers health-related concerns.

Dr. Staci Reintjes, an emergency room physician at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, talked with FOX 4 ahead of this weekend's high temperatures to explain the symptoms and risks of heat illness, tips for staying safe, and when to seek medical attention.