Media Coverage: Kansas City Heat Wave: Tips As Families Head Out for Weekend Celebrations

As KC faces a dangerous heat wave ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, a health expert at Saint Luke's shares precautions to help beat the heat.

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Heat-related illnesses can appear faster than people expect — especially in children.

As KC heads into the July 4th holiday under an excessive heat warning, Layne Strookman, nurse practitioner at Saint Luke’s Urgent Care, has tips to help keep everyone safe outside during soaring temperatures.

She shares warning signs of heat-related illness, steps you can take to stay hydrated and cool, and when and where to seek medical care.