Press Release Body: ADDISON, Texas - Concentra, a leader in the delivery of health care solutions, is providing important health tips to keep your family safe and healthy this summer vacation season. Summer fun often means summer sun, but it is important to take the necessary precautions when exposing yourself to a day of rays.
According to the Transportation Security Administration, Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of the summer travel season, and extends through Labor Day - one of the busiest times for travel in the U.S . To help Americans have a safe and healthy summer vacation, Concentra is urging those who will be visiting the nation's many lakes and beaches to use sun protection to avoid serious skin conditions. With more than 320 national Concentra Urgent Care clinics, their skilled clinicians can provide expert care for minor injuries or illnesses, no matter where your destination may be.
\"Especially during the summer months, everyone should protect themselves with UVA/UVB sun block, with an SPF rating of 15 or higher,\" said Amy J. Khan, M.D., M.P.H., Concentra's National Director for Wellness TotalCare. "Anyone with an extended period of sun exposure should apply and reapply sun block throughout the day to avoid sun rash, sun burns, or possible skin cancer.
For those individuals who must work in the summer's intense heat, Dr. Khan recommends wearing light weight, loose fitting clothing. \"Wearing the appropriate clothing for outdoor activities during the summer season can help keep you cool and dry, thereby preventing possible heat exhaustion,\" she says. \"Being cool and comfortable helps make any summer activity more tolerable."
Another important tip is to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, Khan says. \"The sun's intense rays can drain a person of fluids and energy. By continually drinking water, your skin stays hydrated, and you stay cooler and more refreshed.\"
Despite the best laid plans, accidents or illnesses are sometimes unavoidable, even on vacation. Luckily Concentra provides treatment for a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses, including insect bites, sun burns, seasonal allergies, sprained tendons, and many other conditions that are common throughout the summer season and beyond. With more than 320 national locations, many with weekend and extended evening hours, Concentra delivers the care you need, when you need it most.
To see the entire list of summer travel safety tips, the numerous conditions Concentra Medical Centers treat, or to find a location near your destination, visit www.Concentra.com.
About Concentra® Concentra is a leading health care company focused on improving America's health, one patient at a time. Through its affiliated clinicians, the company provides occupational medicine, urgent care, physical therapy, and wellness services to workers and the general public from 324 medical centers in 40 states. In addition to these medical center locations, Concentra serves employers by providing a broad range of health advisory services and operating 275 on-site medical facilities. Through this complement of services, Concentra intends to raise the standard of health by putting individuals first, treating them with clinical excellence, and focusing on their ongoing wellness. www.Concentra.com | www.ConcentraUrgentCare.com
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