TriCounty Area Chamber Of Commerce: Health Risks Rise With Heat

Pottstown PA

12 August, 2021

8:37 AM

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Press release from TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce: August 11, 2021  Doctors Warn Against Heat Exposure   The summer swelter continues as temperatures and humidity rise.  This increases health risks as you work and play outside, especially for older people and young children.   Excessive heat can cause several health problems including heat exhaustion. Symptoms include: Profuse sweating Headache Dizziness Nausea Rapid heartbeat Skin that feels cool and moist Muscle cramps.    Move this person to a cooler location, apply cool wet cloths to their body, and give them cool water to drink.  If the person vomits or refuses to drink, call 9-1-1.  Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke.   How can you avoid heat-related illnesses? Wear light-weight, light colored clothing made of breathable material, like cotton. Stay hydrated.  Drink water throughout the day. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity on hot days. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in a cool place. Air-conditioning is the best way to protect against heat-related illness.  If you do not have air-conditioning at home during extreme heat. Try to spend time in air-conditioned locations such as a shopping mall, public library, or public health sponsored heat-relief shelter in your area.   All Patient First Medical Centers are open 8 am to 10 pm every day of the year, including holidays. Patient First provides non-appointment urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses, primary care for patients who do not have a regular physician, and Telehealth allowing patients to visit with a provider directly through their smartphone, tablet, or computer. Each Patient First center has on-site digital x-ray, on-site laboratory, and on-site prescription drugs. Patient First currently operates medical centers in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.    Contact: George Yanoshik (484) 322-6809    www.facebook.com/PatientFirst twitter.com/PatientFirst This press release was produced by TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.