KFF HEALTH NEWS: As many American cities get hotter, health systems face off against heatstroke | News

KFF HEALTH NEWS: As many American cities get hotter, health systems face off against heatstroke | News

As the hour crept past three in the afternoon, New Orleans’ French Quarter was devoid of tourists and locals alike. The heat index was over 105 degrees. New Orleans Emergency Medical Services has been busy this summer, responding to heat-related emergency calls and transporting patients to nearby hospitals. At the city’s main ambulance depot, the … Read more

Delta is preparing for the winter holidays with new routes to Florida | Clayton News The Street Partner Content

Delta is preparing for the winter holidays with new routes to Florida | Clayton News The Street Partner Content

It seems hard to think about warming up for the end-of-year holiday season right now with record-high temperatures plaguing some of the most popular vacation destinations across the world. But Delta Airlines  (DAL) – Get Free Report is already preparing for the winter season by adding some new flights to its usual season itinerary. Beginning November … Read more

Here is today’s weather outlook for Aug. 16, 2023 in Tulsa, OK

Here is today’s weather outlook for Aug. 16, 2023 in Tulsa, OK

Hot temperatures are predicted today. It should reach a balmy 88 degrees. 68 degrees is today’s low. Expect clear skies today. Today’s UV index is high. Be careful outside, especially during late morning through mid-afternoon. If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade and wear protective clothing and generously apply sunscreen on exposed skin. … Read more

Here is today’s weather outlook for Aug. 12, 2023 in Tulsa, OK

Here is today’s weather outlook for Aug. 12, 2023 in Tulsa, OK

Tulsa folks should be prepared for high temperatures. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher today with temperatures reaching a high of 96 though it will feel even hotter at 106. A 76-degree low is forecasted. We’ll see sunshine today, but also cloud cover at times. There is only a 24% chance of rain, but … Read more

Cattle anthrax spreading in southwestern North Dakota; more than 100 animals lost

Cattle anthrax spreading in southwestern North Dakota; more than 100 animals lost

Anthrax is spreading among ranches in southwestern North Dakota, with confirmed cases reaching levels not seen in almost 20 years. The first case was confirmed in late July. The state Agriculture Department on Friday said there are now 16 affected premises: 15 confirmed by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and one probable … Read more