Yeongam County is intensifying home health management services for vulnerable groups to mitigate health risks associated with the ongoing heatwave.
The Yeongam County Health Center announced on August 3 that it will implement focused health management for home health management program participants until the heatwave subsides.
This initiative aims to ensure the safety of vulnerable populations, including seniors aged 65 and older, individuals with chronic illnesses, and those living alone, while preventing heat-related illnesses.
Dedicated home health management nurses are conducting phone consultations and home visits to assess the health status of participants, providing personalized health management services that include guidance on appropriate actions and health care during extreme heat.
The county is also distributing preventive items such as cool scarves and is enhancing its response to the heatwave through text message alerts, phone consultations, and in-home health assessments.
Additionally, health officials are visiting community centers and senior centers to educate residents on heat prevention measures, including maintaining adequate hydration, taking regular breaks, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and using cooling devices appropriately.
In cases where heat-related illnesses are suspected, the county plans to promptly connect individuals with medical facilities and emergency services. Furthermore, it will continue to collaborate with relevant departments to check on the well-being of vulnerable groups and promote health management and prevention activities for heat-related illnesses.
Lee Hee-sook, head of the Yeongam County Health Center, stated, "The heatwave poses significant risks to vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with chronic conditions, so we are continuously monitoring their health status. We will strengthen home health management services to minimize heat-related harm and protect the health of our residents."
Meanwhile, Yeongam County plans to continuously expand on-site health management and preventive education linked to its home health management program to reduce health impacts from summer heatwaves.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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