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Your Guide to a Fun and Healthy Summer

Sunday, June 2, 2024

As summer kicks in, SouthCoast Health is here to offer tips to ensure you and your family stay safe and healthy while having fun. To ensure you and your family stay on a healthy track this summer, we’re touching on four key areas to keep in mind:

Skin Protection   

  • Use Sunscreen: Apply sun protective factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, with both UVA and UVB protection. Reapply every two hours, especially after swimming and sweating.
  • Wear Protective Clothing: Opt for dark dry t-shirts and sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays.
  • Seek Shade: Use umbrellas or rest under trees to reduce sun exposure.

Water Safety

  • Swim with a Buddy: Avoid swimming alone, especially in the ocean.
  • Handle Rip Currents: Swim parallel to shore if caught, then ease your way back to the shore. It’s imperative not to panic or struggle against the current so you can conserve your energy to get back on land.
  • Be Vigilant: Watch children and adults closely, as drowning can happen quietly and quickly.

Healthy Summer Diet

  • Balance Plate: Fill your plate with fruits, grains, protein and veggies.
  • Stay Hydrated: Choose water over sugary drinks to prevent dehydration and heat stroke.

Travel Safety

  • Check-Ups and Vaccines. Ensure your family is up to date before traveling for peach of mind and health safety.

Summer is a season made for enjoying the weather and spending time with family and friends. Follow these tips to ensure that you and your family have safe and happy memories. If you do run into any summertime health issues, click here to schedule an appointment or call us at 912.691.3600.  

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Founded in 1996, SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 17 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive medical services including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Asthma, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Eye Care, Imaging, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Surgery, Clinical Trial Research Studies, Diabetic Self-Management Training Sessions, Dietetic Counseling, Laboratory Services, Massage Therapy, Optical Shop, Pharmacy, and Urgent Care.