Updated 05/04/2010

HEALTH FAIR

On Thursday, May 13th from 11:00 to 2:00 our office will host a Health Fair. You are invited to stop by and get helpful health information, get your blood pressure monitored, talk to pharmacy representatives, and learn how to get healthy.  Free lunch, gifts and raffle prizes also!  See you there!!

SUMMER

Summer is here!

Remember to always apply sun protection and to keep yourself hydrated when you are physically active in order to prevent heat stroke. 

Here is some helpful information regarding heat stroke:

PREVENTING HEAT STROKE

Heat stroke is definitely no fun in the sun. In fact, the condition, which happens when the body overheats and can't cool down, can be fatal.

Needless to say, the risk of heat stroke goes way up in hot and humid weather, if you've been exerting yourself, if you're dehydrated or if you've had too much direct exposure to the sun, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians.

The elderly, infants, people who work outdoors and people on certain types of medication are at an especially heightened risk.

You can help prevent getting heat stroke by limiting the amount of time you spend outdoors, drinking plenty of water (and avoiding tea, coffee, soda and alcohol), wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long-sleeved clothing when outdoors, and scheduling heavy-duty activities for the beginning or end of the day, when it's cooler.

Be wary if you have any of these symptoms: muscle cramps, faintness, dizziness, weakness, headache, vomiting, high temperature and rapid heartbeat.

And if you think someone is suffering from heat stroke, call emergency medical personnel immediately, then take the following steps:

Move the person to a shady spot or indoors and have them lie down with their legs elevated. If they're conscious, have them sip cool water.

 Remove clothing, apply cool water to the skin and fan them.

Apply ice packs to the armpits, wrists, ankles and groin.

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