by Family Physicians
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The summer heat is definitely making itself known this week! While we all enjoy sunshine, warmer temperatures can take a toll on our bodies if we’re not careful.
🌡️ Watch for signs of heat exhaustion:
• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Muscle cramps
• Weakness or fatigue
• Cool, pale, or clammy skin
If you begin experiencing these symptoms, move to a cooler place, drink water, and take time to rest.
🧴 Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Applying sunscreen isn’t just for beach days. Daily sun protection can help prevent painful sunburns, premature skin aging, and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Remember to reapply every two hours when spending time outdoors, and even more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
💧 Our best advice for this Wednesday: Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, wear lightweight clothing, and be mindful of how the heat is affecting you and your loved ones.
Enjoy the sunshine safely and have a wonderful Wednesday from all of us at the office!
Primary Care • Weight Management • Hormone Health • Testosterone • Sexual Health • Wellness From primary care to wellness and everything in between, we’re here to help you feel your best. Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call! We’re here to help.
We believe healthcare should be about more than simply adding years to life. It should be about helping you stay active, independent, healthy, and enjoying the life you love. Over 50 years of family medicine. A new focus on quality of life. A healthier future together.
We’re doing a little office clean-out and have some Styrofoam coolers available for anyone who could use them! And BONUS, we also have Miracle-Gro Pour & Feed ice packs that can be used to help feed your plants. Everything is FREE! Stop by the office and pick some up. You take it… we get a little more space. It’s a win-win!
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids… •A fresh new look •New faces on our team •New services & wellness options •And the same commitment to caring for our patients We’re growing, improving and making our office an even better place to care for you. Same roots. New growth.
