Ulju County Public Health Center Strengthens Home Health Care for Heatwave-Vulnerable Groups

Ulsan Ulju County Public Health Center is strengthening its heatwave response health management services for vulnerable groups who are susceptible to extreme heat.

To minimize heatwave-related damage during the summer, the health center plans to deploy six visiting nurses until the end of next month, the designated heatwave response period, to provide health management services to vulnerable groups such as elderly people living alone, those with mobility difficulties, and patients with chronic illnesses.

The visiting nurses will conduct basic health checks, including blood pressure and blood sugar tests, to monitor the health status of the recipients. They will also provide education on summer health management, including heatwave and heavy rain precautions, and food poisoning prevention guidelines.

Additionally, the health center will conduct phone consultations to check on the well-being of vulnerable individuals, provide heatwave prevention education, and offer information about cooling shelters, ensuring thorough management of heatwave prevention measures.

An official from the Ulsan Ulju County Public Health Center stated, "We will do our utmost to prevent heatwave-related damage and help vulnerable groups stay healthy this summer by strengthening our visiting health management services. Please remember that simply following the health guidelines for heatwaves can prevent heat-related illnesses, so make sure to comply."

The summer heatwave health guidelines include: ▲ drinking water frequently ▲ avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest hours ▲ checking the daily temperature.