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Colorado pediatrician warns of concerning trend he's seen in the warmer weather

Denver7 asked a pediatric emergency room physician with HCA HealthONE to share simple advice for parents to protect kids in the heat.

June 16, 2025
A man fastens a toddler into a a child safety seat in a car

A Colorado pediatrician is warning of a concerning trend he's seen in the warmer weather. Despite annual warnings, Dr. Neil Cella with HCA HealthONE stresses that the risks go beyond accidentally forgetting a child inside a vehicle.

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Published:
June 16, 2025
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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