AI Could Help Save Patients from Extreme Heat

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July 2, 2025, 3:15 PM

• •A hospital in Massachusetts is using AI to identify and warn vulnerable patients about dangerous heat waves.
• •The AI program will comb through electronic health records to find patients with conditions that make them susceptible to heat.
• •The goal is to empower patients with personalized information and actionable messages to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses.
• •The program is being developed with IBM and is intended to be shared with other hospitals if successful.

Mass General Brigham (MGB) is implementing an AI-powered alert system to protect patients from the dangers of extreme heat. The AI will analyze electronic health records to identify individuals at high risk, providing them with warnings and guidance. This initiative aims to reduce the strain on emergency departments and empower patients to take proactive measures. The program is designed to be a non-profit service, potentially shared with other hospitals.

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