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Residents urged to ask about medications that increase heat risks

Prairie Mountain Health is reminding residents that some medications can increase the risk of heat-related illness and urging people to stay cool, hydrated and alert for warning signs. Photo by mehmetography on pexels.

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Prairie Mountain Health is reminding residents that some medications can increase the risk of heat-related illness and urging people to stay cool, hydrated and alert for warning signs. Photo by mehmetography on pexels.

Prairie Mountain Health is reminding residents that some medications can increase the risk of heat-related illness and urging people to stay cool, hydrated and alert for warning signs. Photo by mehmetography on pexels. Support local journalism - save The Winnipeg Sun as a Preferred

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Source Prairie Mountain Health is reminding residents to speak with their health-care provider or pharmacist about whether their medications could increase their risk of heat-related illness during periods of hot weather.

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Published
Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
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Winnipeg Sun
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Environment
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PublishedJul 13, 2026
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