Community Hospital to Hand Out 2,000 Water
Bottles Per Day
CHICAGO, June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Anthony Hospital is
giving out at least 2,000 water bottles per day to keep West and
Southwest side residents hydrated during this record heatwave in
Chicago.
Utilizing a refrigerated trailer to bring water to the most
vulnerable populations, Saint Anthony Hospital is trying to do its
part by visiting shelters, community centers, and tent encampments
in its service area.
"Unfortunately, there are a lot of people, including many of our
own patients, that don't have access to air conditioning or cold
water, and it makes this weather not only extremely uncomfortable,
but also very dangerous," said Saint Anthony Hospital President and
CEO, Guy A. Medaglia. "Saint Anthony
Hospital is a community-centric organization and when we can help
outside our hospital doors, we will."
Saint Anthony Hospital will be handing water out through
Saturday, June 22 in various
locations, including:
- Franciscan Outreach at 2715 W. Harrison St.
- A Safe Haven at 2750 W. Roosevelt
- Garfield Park Community Center at 10 S. Kedzie
- 18th and Blue Island Street with The Night
Ministry's Health Outreach Bus
"Saint Anthony Hospital has been a pillar of the Southwest side
for over 125 years and we have a reputation of always trying to
help our community anyway we can," said Medaglia.
For safety tips during this intense temperature, Saint Anthony
Hospital recommends the following ways to avoid overheating:
- Stay properly hydrated by drinking 1 cup of water every 20
minutes
- When outside, stay in the shaded areas and avoid physical
activity
- If air conditioning isn't accessible, keep shades and blinds
closed, and only keep windows slightly opened
- Utilize a microwave or cold meals instead of using the stove
and oven
- Wear light colored, loose, breathable clothing
- Take cool showers and baths
- Apply cold water or ice to the wrists, neck, chest, and
temples
For more information on Saint Anthony Hospital, please go to
www.sahchicago.org or call them at 773-484-1000.
About Saint Anthony Hospital
Founded in 1898, Saint Anthony Hospital is a community-centered
organization, serving more than 400,000 residents on Chicago's West and Southwest Sides. Saint
Anthony Hospital, its affiliated clinics and community wellness
centers, provide quality health and wellness services, as well as a
wide variety of free bilingual community health education and
outreach programs. For more information, go to
SAHChicago.org.
Media Contact: Marcus Durbin,
Saint Anthony Hospital, mdurbin@sahchicago.org
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