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Methodist Hospital Texsan CMO shares heat safety tips with KSAT

Methodist Hospital Texsan Chief Medical Officer joined local medical and public health experts to share heat safety guidance as heat-related illnesses continue to rise in San Antonio.

June 22, 2026
Dr. Carol Nwelue, chief medical officer at Methodist Hospital Texsan, is interviewed on camera for a KSAT segment about heat safety.

Methodist Hospital Texsan joined KSAT and local medical and public health experts to discuss heat safety as San Antonio continues to see a rise in heat-related illnesses.

During the segment, Dr. Carol Nwelue, Chief Medical Officer at Methodist Hospital Texsan, shared guidance to help families recognize the warning signs of heat-related illness, including fatigue, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and fainting. The discussion also highlighted the importance of checking on those most at risk during extreme heat, including children, older adults, pets, and people spending extended time outdoors.

Watch the segment to learn more about how to prevent heat-related illness, protect vulnerable loved ones, and know when symptoms may require medical attention.

Published:
June 22, 2026
Location:
Methodist Texsan Hospital

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