Lutheran ER doctor offers tips to avoid heat-related illnesses

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The director of the emergency department at Lutheran Downtown Hospital told WANE 15 they've seen an increase in heat-related illnesses recently.Dr. Nick Leonowicz says the Lutheran emergency department is staffed appropriately with physicians that have special training this week because of the heat wave our area is experiencing.He said people really need to avoid excessive heat exposure by finding shade or air conditioning often. He added that wearing lighter clothing