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Miami's Community Newspapers·June 17, 2026Miami-Dade County

ER vs. urgent care: How your choice impacts your wallet

Florida summers aren’t just hot – they are getting hotter. New research from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shows the number of 91-degree days has steadily increased over the past six decades, with even more extreme heat expected in the yea…

New research from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences shows the number of 91-degree days has steadily increased over the past six decades, with even more extreme heat expected in the years ahead.

Those longer stretches of high temperatures can take a toll on the body, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and potentially sending more people to the emergency room (ER). While the ER plays a critical role in life-threatening situations, it’s not always the best option for everyday health needs – and it could mean a larger hit to your wallet.

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Sourced from Miami's Community Newspapers · indexed by Statura on June 17, 2026. Statura indexes Florida political news and tags it by industry and jurisdiction so government-affairs teams can monitor signal without scanning every outlet by hand. Read the full story at Miami's Community Newspapers

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