ER visits
Coverage of ER visits in the Nexus archive.
- Reefer madness: NY issues weed warning guide as ER visits skyrocket — especially among little kids
New York has issued a guide warning about the risks of marijuana use following a study showing a significant increase in ER visits, particularly among young children.
- Minnesota e-bike crackdown: ER visits up 9x as police push to clarify the rules
Minnesota is experiencing a surge in children riding electric-powered bikes and motorcycles, leading to a ninefold increase in ER visits. Police are working to clarify the rules surrounding these vehicles amid growing confusion and concern.
- Heat wave to increase ER visits as temperatures continue to rise
A heat wave is affecting the East Coast, leading to increased ER visits due to illness when precautions are not taken. High temperatures are contributing to the rise in health-related emergencies.
- ER visits spiked around Boyle Heights during warehouse fire, public health data shows
ER visits near Boyle Heights tripled during a warehouse fire, according to public health data. Some residents reported improvements in the smell of rotting food during the same period.