Ending summer injury free
Labor Day holiday weekend is traditionally the last weekend of the summer.
Labor Day weekend is always full of celebratory events ranging from backyard
barbecues, to beach parties, to corporate fireworks displays. Despite its
enigmatic title, Labor Day is all about fun and games. Labor Day usually
presents a high number of injuries because generally, we celebrate it outdoors where
people are more likely to engage in physical activities. We thought this would
be an ideal time to offer some handy tips to help keep you safe this Labor Day
weekend. Consider the following:
Use alcohol in moderation
·
Drinking alcohol will influence your
decision-making.
·
It can cloud your judgement, decrease your
physical coordination, slow your reaction time, and blur your vision.
·
If you plan to consume alcohol, set your limit long
before you arrive at the bar or cookout.
·
It is advisable that you drink a glass of water
in between alcoholic drinks. This will help keep you hydrated and will slow
down your alcohol consumption.
·
If you plan to drink at all, be sure to arrange
for a non-drinker to be a designated driver. Operating a motor vehicle even after
just one drink can be dangerous.
Convenient, walk-in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-incare as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. The facility is designed
to meet the demands of their patients and their healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. Call Medical Access today or simply
drop in, as no appointment is necessary to receive timely, quality urgent care
for any non-life-threatening health issues.
