As summer ramps up, so do trips to the beach, backyard barbeques, and other outdoor adventures. It’s the perfect time to soak up the sun and create lasting memories. Amid all the excitement, it’s essential to prioritize safety to ensure that your summer is enjoyable and worry-free.
From sun protection and hydration to water safety and disease prevention, learning about the risks and taking a few simple precautions can help you make the most of this season. Check out the five episodes below to get a go-to guide for staying safe and healthy this summer!
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke, near drowning, severe sunburns, and injuries from fireworks are all emergencies that are more likely to occur during this hot weather. Episode 123 covers all this and more with guests from the Narberth Ambulance staff. Listen here!
In Episode 74, Dr. Marianne Ritchie is joined by Regional Communications Manager for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania Alana Mauger to discuss respect for fireworks and grilling, special precautions around the water, and the importance of establishing a meeting point at crowded parks. Listen here!
Episode 81 covers skin cancer prevention and treatment. This episode also discusses Mohs surgery and its new application for treating melanoma from leading expert, Dr. H. William Higgins. Listen here!
If you’re planning a trip this summer it is important to be aware of possible health risks, especially when traveling internationally. In Episode 170, Dr. Marianne Ritchie speaks with Dr. Maura Sammon about staying healthy during this peak travel season. Listen here!
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. Episode 112 welcomes national expert, Dr. Brian Fallon and covers the symptoms, signs, and various ways this illness can present. Listen here!
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