DAY HIKING CHECKLIST Cooler weather is just around the corner, so if you’re ready to get out where social distancing is normal and do a bit of hiking, be sure to bring what you need to keep you and your family safe on your day hikes. Click the list below to download a printable Day Hiking Checklist. … [Read more...] about Hiking
Community Health News
Staycation Self-Care
Staycation – A Vacation from the Usual For some of us, our homes are our sanctuaries. Being able to travel has taken on new meaning and traveling for leisure will be something we contemplate as we deal with health and safety issues of recent times. When will it be safe to travel again? What will that look like? That question is yet to be answered. Homeowners are installing pools, outdoor kitchens and home gyms at record rates. We long to be outside and enjoy the summer and adding amenities … [Read more...] about Staycation Self-Care
Road Trips
Road Trips Revisited in 2020 Getting places by public transportation is on hold for many of us. That doesn’t mean traveling is on hold. Gas prices are unprecedentedly low and the road beckons. Before flying became mainstream, Americans romanticized the road trip. Suitcases strapped to the top rack of the Vista Cruiser used to be a thing. Vehicles today are packed with creature comforts and space. Let’s look into lens of your ViewFinder and create the perfect road trip together. Make a … [Read more...] about Road Trips
Medical Emergencies Happen: Know what to do!
When is a Medical Condition an Emergency? There are moments in our lives that can be life-changing. Medical emergencies rank high when it comes to these events. How can you know when something is life-threatening? Physical symptoms can come on overtime or they can appear suddenly. Age has a lot of impact on the diagnosis. Young children and the elderly are at a higher risk for complications from what starts out as an illness we’ve all experienced – and then things change. Accidents … [Read more...] about Medical Emergencies Happen: Know what to do!
Healthcare Emergencies While Traveling
This statistic shows the number of U.S. domestic trips from 2008 to 2022, by leisure and business travelers. In 2018, U.S. travelers took 463.6 million domestic business trips. This figure was forecasted to rise to 493.7 million by 2022. (Locke 2019) The travel industry in the United States is a growing one. Many visitors mean there are going to be healthcare emergencies and knowing what to do can be a life-saving decision. Healthcare emergencies when you are away from your regular doctor can be … [Read more...] about Healthcare Emergencies While Traveling
Social Distancing While in Public Places
It almost feels that life never existed before the uninvited pandemic shut things down. We no longer hear music from local event venues or the activity of busy pedestrians traversing city streets during a busy workday. While we are in a phase of re-opening to the public, there are rules. As of Wednesday, June 3, Texas began Phase 3 of reopening. All businesses currently operating at 25% capacity can expand occupancy to 50% with certain exceptions.Bars and similar establishments may … [Read more...] about Social Distancing While in Public Places
Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
Living and vacationing in climates with high heat and humidity make us vulnerable to heat related illnesses. Heat exhaustion is a precursor to heatstroke. Both are potentially life-threatening and require immediate medical care. Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures, and it is often accompanied by dehydration. There are two types of heat exhaustion: Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
4th of July: Top 5 Accidents and Injuries
4th of July is always a reason to celebrate. Even this year with social distancing in place, families will still find ways to enjoy the day. There are many ways to get outside and have fun. We’ve compiled a list of activities that can turn fun into an unintended mishap which can mean a visit to the emergency room. What is your favorite thing to do to celebrate July 4th? Here is a list of the top 5 activities that can go from good to bad quickly and what to watch out for. Fireworks – … [Read more...] about 4th of July: Top 5 Accidents and Injuries
Pediatric Essentials: Fever
When a child is running a temperature, the tendency to worry is natural, perhaps even universal among parents and caregivers. But fever, the body’s natural response to infection or illness, should not be cause for unnecessary concern. Here are a few guidelines that will help you to recognize the signs and causes of fever, understand how to properly care for your feverish child at home, and know when it’s time to call the pediatrician. WHAT CAUSES FEVER? Fever in itself is not an illness … [Read more...] about Pediatric Essentials: Fever
