COUNTY EXECUTIVE MANGANO AND NUMC’S DR. POLITI TO ANNOUNCE INCREASE IN HEAT RELATED ILLNESS AND WARN OF POWER OUTAGES DURING AN INCREASE IN TEMPERATURES TODAY

Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP                                                                                           Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq.,

President/CEO                                                                                                                              Chairman Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 27, 2016

PRESS CONTACT:

Shelley Lotenberg

shelley@numc.edu

516-572-605

East Meadow, NY…. – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Commissioner of Health Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein and Nassau University Medical Center President/CEO Dr. Vic Politi, will join together at a press conference on Today Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:30am  to discuss an increase in heat related illnesses at NUMC this week due to the higher temperature. From dehydration and heat exhaustion to heat stroke, high temperatures and humidity levels can lead to serious illness and even the risk of death.

They will also be warning local residents of possible power outages due to the high demand of electricity for air conditioners and other devices. Nassau County Cooling Centers will remain open as the heat wave continues.
WHEN:  11:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 27, 2016
WHERE: Nassau University Medical Center 2201 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY (Outside the ER )