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Health officials warn about the dangers of leaving your child in a hot car

We should all be thinking about the risks of extreme heat for kids.

June 27, 2024
Dr. Neil Cella, pediatric ER physician, appears on CBS News Colorado

  Pediatric emergency room physician Dr. Neil Cella with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children talks about why children are so susceptible to heat stroke if left in a hot car.

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Published:
June 27, 2024
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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