Acadian Ambulance responded to over 150 heat-related illnesses since beginning of June

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- According to the Louisiana Department of Health’s heat illness dashboard there were six heat-related illnesses in the state. In Acadiana, there were over 200 emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses. Aaron Webb, a physician assistant with Acadian Ambulance shared what they are seeing firsthand and offered tips to prevent heat-related illnesses. 

“It’s common already in the summer for people to be working outside, whether that's just exercising or just occupations that are in the heat...