Both FDRMC and UMC have placed an educational exhibition outside of their building entrance so people can see how hot the inside of a vehicle gets with all its windows closed and no ventilation.

UMC spokesperson Jessika Ramirez presented information regarding the awareness campaign.”United Medical Centers has partnered with Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, Safe Kids World Wide, South Texas Regional Advisory Council, and GM Foundation to bring awareness to our community on Hot Car Safety,” said Ramirez. 

“The experiment consists of two thermometers with one placed inside and the other outside of the vehicle to show the difference in temperatures.”

FDRMC Chief Executive Officer Eladio Montalvo states that understanding the dangers will allow for people to make the right decision and avoid tragedy.”We at Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center feel it is very important to provide awareness and education to the community regarding heat stroke. This is one in a series of activities that are driving awareness,” said Montalvo.

FDRMC and UMC will continue educating the community about the dangers that may come from leaving children, elderly or pets inside of an unventilated vehicle.

Dr. Scoccia, ER Medical Director, Eladio Montalvo, CEO, Nelson Dungo, RN, Trauma Coordinator, Raul Casares, RN,ER Director were all present during the first day the display was set up and witnessed the inside of the vehicle reach to almost 160 degrees Fahrenheiht. Tragically, a 7- month -old child died from heat stroke in Eagle Pass during the month of May.