Wake Up TriCounties OSF Summer Safety Tips

OSF Saint Luke Medical Center Community Health Education Director Connie Wessells was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Monday, July 25th. Following a weekend that saw triple digit temps on Saturday, Connie joined WKEI with some summer safety tips. Be aware of your Sun exposure. Too much time in the hot sun can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Avoid being outside, if you can, for a lenghty period of time when the sun is at its peak, 10 Am to 2 Pm. Drink plenty of water and watch out for the signs of sun related distress. Be sure to wear sunscreen, 30 SPF or higher. We also discussed safe grilling and water safety, specifically related to your backyard swimming pools.