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Medical Resources

Heat Stress

FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking place during the summer across North America, which is facing record-high temperatures. 

 

  • Stay hydrated. World Cup attendees are permitted to bring one plastic, 20-ounce factory-sealed disposal water bottle into stadiums. 

  • Stay cool. Many fan zones inside stadiums or fan festivals organized by the local host committee have cooling tents and misting stations. 

  • Pay attention to signs of heat stress. Symptoms include Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, loss of consciousness (coma), hot, dry skin, or profuse sweating. 

  • Workers. For workers, refer to OSHA’s guide on heat-related illness and first aid. See FrontlineFC’s guide for workers for additional information. 


 

Substance use and overdose prevention

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In many cities in North America, the prevalence of fentanyl and other toxic contaminants has increased overdose risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a range of resources to help reduce substance misuse and prevent overdose, including guidance on reversing the effects of an opioid overdose through the use of naloxone.

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How to respond to an overdose

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Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose. It is safe to use – when in doubt, administer naloxone, as it won't harm someone experiencing a non-opioid overdose and may reverse an opioid overdose. Naloxone can be found in some cities at free distribution sites. It is also available over-the-counter (OTC) in many drug stores.

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SEE IMAGE FOR INFO FROM GHAI ON HOW TO USE NALOXONE

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Other resources: 

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Hospitals in host cities

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Atlanta

 

Boston

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Dallas

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Houston

On August 8, 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-46. This Executive Order requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (“HHSC”) to require all “acute care hospitals enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and any additional hospitals identified” by HHSC in Texas, to collect information from undocumented patients—including immigration status. Hospitals impacted by this Order will also be required to collect and report on the healthcare costs of undocumented patients as well as the number of patient discharges and emergency visits. This Executive Order is in effect as of November 1, 2024. 

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Individuals asked about their immigration status can decline to answer. For more information visit here.

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Kansas City

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Los Angeles

Miami

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New York/New Jersey

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Philadelphia

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Seattle

  • UW Medicine (Multiple locations) (The region’s leading public hospital system is affiliated with the University of Washington. Broad services are generally considered the most comprehensive and accessible option.)

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Toronto

Visitors should have travel health insurance, as medical care is not free for non-residents of Canada.

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Vancouver

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Hospital/ER

Walk-In Clinics

  • TELUS Health MyCare: Vancouver Clinic (238 Robson St)
    Convenient walk-in option in downtown.

  • Loyal Medical Clinic (1055 W Georgia St, Unit 112)
    Inside Royal Centre at Georgia & Burrard; welcomes international visitors.

  • Choice Medical Clinic (817 W Hastings St)

  • Coal Harbour Medical Clinic (622 Bute St)
    Walk-ins, no appointment needed. Open Sundays.

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