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Protect Yourself from Extreme Cold!
Dress for the Cold: The Power of Layering
✔ Base Layer (Moisture-wicking): Keeps sweat away from skin (avoid cotton!).
✔ Middle Layer (Insulation): Traps body heat (wool, fleece, or down).
✔ Outer Layer (Wind/Waterproof): Shields against cold wind and moisture.
✔ Accessories: Wear gloves, hats, scarves, and insulated boots to protect extremities.
Cold Weather Dangers & What to Do:
Hypothermia (Body temperature below 95°F)
Symptoms:
Shivering, confusion, slurred speech
Weak pulse, slow breathing, loss of coordination
What to Do:
✅ Move to a warm place, remove wet clothing
✅ Cover with blankets, warm beverages (no alcohol or caffeine)
✅ Seek medical attention immediately
Frostbite (Frozen skin tissue – fingers, toes, nose, ears most affected)
Symptoms:
Numbness, tingling, or skin turning pale/grayish
Hard, waxy skin or blisters
What to Do:
✅ Move to a warm area, gently warm affected skin (no rubbing!)
✅ Avoid hot water or direct heat sources
✅ Seek medical care if skin does not return to normal color
Stay Safe in the Cold:
✔ Limit time outside in freezing temperatures
✔ Stay dry – wet clothing increases heat loss
✔ Keep moving to generate heat, but avoid sweating
✔ Check on elderly or at-risk individuals
Stay warm and stay safe!
One of the things I love about our office is the people behind the care. We are so fortunate to have three wonderful providers who work together with one shared goal, taking care of our patients. Our amazing Dr. Goedken, whose dedication to family medicine has touched so many lives, alongside Jennifer, our wonderful nurse practitioner who has been part of our office family for 15 years! And now, we are excited to welcome Abbie, a physicians assistant, who joins our team to help care for our growing number of patients. It takes a special team to make a difference. From the experience and dedication already here to the new hands joining us, we are growing together, and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead!
We’d love to welcome you to our office! From the front desk to the exam room and everything in between, our team is here to help make you feel cared for, heard, and right at home. If you’re ready to become a patient, visit our website and fill out our family medicine application or our wellness application. We’ll take it from there! We’re here. We’re growing. And we’d love to have you join our family.
We’re excited to officially be accepting new family medicine patients, depending on your insurance. Whether you’re looking for a doctor for yourself, your family, or simply a place that feels a little more like home, we’d love to welcome you to ours. If you’re not looking for primary care but are interested in weight loss or hormone/testosterone therapy, we’re welcoming new patients for those services as well. Give us a call and let our BOO BOO CREW take care of you!
As we celebrate the Especially for You Race this Sunday, we’re reminded of the strength of those who have fought breast cancer, those still fighting, and the loved ones standing beside them. One simple reminder we can all share: early detection matters. Staying up to date with recommended screenings and paying attention to changes in your body can help find breast cancer earlier, when it may be easier to treat. Know your body. Keep your screenings up to date. For every survivor. Every fighter. Every family. We’re especially for you.
