Keep Your Cool: How to prevent heat-related illness this summer
Keep Your Cool: How to prevent heat-related illness this summer Kolan Wright, MD, Emergency Department Medical Director Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital The pools are splashing. Campgrounds and ball fields are hopping. And the highways are filled with families heading out to spend quality time at beaches, mountains and other fun destinations across the country. All of this outdoor activity can only mean one thing – summer has officially arrived! And while now can be the perfect time to enjoy fun in the sun and fill up on vitamin D, it’s important to take the proper precautions against getting overheated as the temperatures climb this time of year. Read More »