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Heat safety tips for parents and children in Colorado during the summer months

Over the past 25 years, more than 1,010 children have died of heatstroke because they were left or became trapped in a hot car.

June 16, 2026
Dr. Pramod Vangeti on the set of 9News

Dr. Pramod Vangeti, ER physician and medical director at HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, offers insightful tips for parents to keep kids safe this summer.

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Published:
June 16, 2026
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