Category: Doc Talk

Is it REALLY an emergency? If so, go to the ER. If not, consider other options.

We looked to our friends at the CDC for some safety tips to keep in mind when celebrating Independence day this weekend! Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful 4th of July!!!!     This summer, to be safe and healthy with your food, follow these tips: If you’re cooking for a large group, follow the USDA’s seven steps to success (PDF). Everyone loves a good hotdog, but barbecues can cause unsafe food preparation. To prevent this, be sure to keep your grilling safe. In the warmer weather, you might be doing more activities outside. If you’re hiking, camping, or boating (PDF), the USDA has guidelines for keeping food safe without limiting your summer outdoor fun! When you’re super hungry after all of your summer activities, it …

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According to our fellow meteorologists, this weekend is supposed to be a scorcher! If you’re fighting to stay cool, here’s a few ideas to try!   1. Host a “Cool” get-together. Hey, extreme heat loves company! So, why not invite your friends or neighbors over for an ice cream social, for some cool blended drinks and maybe even some refreshing appetizers. You may just be having so much fun that you’ll forget the temperature is in the triple digits! We love this list of cool, delicious appetizers to try, plus how delicious do those roasted pepper roll-ups look? 2. Take advantage of air conditioning… While summertime may seem like the ideal time to be outside, sometimes on extremely hot days, it’s just NOT that enjoyable. Take …

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Stringent health care standards support improved patient outcomes

We’re back with the lovely and talented Emily Sindlinger who chatting with us today about why overexposure in the sun is NOT our friend.   The sun is your skin’s number-one enemy!    Sun exposure is the number-one cause of premature aging of the skin. Sun exposure is the number-one cause of skin cancer. Sun exposure is the number-one cause of cancer (there are more cases of skin cancer than any other form of cancer). Wearing sunscreen on a daily basis is so important because avoiding direct sunlight is near impossible.  Many people only use sunscreen when you go to the beach, but it is just as important when going to the grocery store, taking out the trash or sitting next to …

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