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Hospitals brace for rise in heat-related illnesses amid Pennsylvania heat wave

As hot, humid conditions move in, hospitals and emergency responders across Pennsylvania are preparing for increased heat-related illnesses during a particularly busy week of outdoor events.

Published Jun 30, 2026, 11:48 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

By Roberta Burkhart, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

As Pennsylvania heads into several days of hot and humid weather, hospitals and emergency responders are preparing for a spike in heat-related illnesses during one of the busiest weeks of the summer.