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Georgia Health Report: Georgia researcher sounds the alarm on heat and medication

By Emma Auer
Published May 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, as Georgians prepare for hot weather, researchers say they should take into account the impact of heat on medications. Host ­­­­­Emma Auer sits down with Rebecca Grapevine, a reporter for HealthBeat in Atlanta.   

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Emma Auer
Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
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