Emergency rooms across Florida see an increase in heat-related illness
Emergency rooms across Florida see an increase in heat-related illness

Emergency room doctors in Central Florida have seen more patients seeking care for heat-related illnesses during the summer months.

Officials with AdventHealth's Central Florida Division said its emergency rooms have seen a 20% increase in patients seeking care compared to last year.

AdventHealth Centra Care's Central Florida locations have experienced a 115% increase in the past two weeks.

Jacqueline Bumstead said she takes precautions while out in the sun with her four-year-old son.