Carson Valley Medical Center | Healthy Carson Valley | Summer 2021

Summer 2021 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID WallaWalla, WA Permit No. 44 CARSON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 1107 U.S. Highway 395 N. Gardnerville, NV 89410 TAKE A LOOK cvmchospital.org LIKE US facebook.com/cvmchospital Social icon Circle Only use blue and/or white. For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. FOLLOW US twitter.com/cvmchospital instagram.com/cvmchospital FIND US ONLINE! 5 tips for a safe, fun summer CVMC Urgent Care is a great option for immediate but non-emergent medical concerns, such as sprains, simple cuts, fractures, burns, fevers, allergic reactions, animal bites, rashes and sore throats. Walk-ins are welcome. X-rays and labs will be performed on-site. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carson Valley Medical Center 897 Ironwood Drive in Minden cvmchospital.org SUMMER IS HERE, and we want everyone in our community to enjoy the season safely. Here are five safety tips that are important to remember this season. Make water safety a priority. Be sure to: ❯ Keep a close watch on children in and near water, even when a lifeguard is present. ❯ Never let children swim alone in open water—strong swimmers need buddies too. ❯ Install a four-sided fence that’s at least 4 feet high around home pools. ❯ Be prepared for an emergency by learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Stay sun-safe. Protection from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, skin damage and skin cancer is important. Be sure to: ❯ Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher at least 15 minutes before going outside, even on cloudy days. ❯ Reapply sunscreen every two hours or after swimming, sweating or toweling off. ❯ Cover up in a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, when possible, for extra protection. ❯ Head for shade, especially around midday when UV rays are the strongest. Keep ticks and mosquitoes from bugging your family. They can do more than bite—they may cause Lyme disease, West Nile virus or other illnesses. To help keep bugs at bay: ❯ Use an insect repellent while outdoors where bites are likely—for example, in wooded, grassy or bushy areas where ticks may lurk. Ask your primary care provider to recommend an effective one. ❯ Get rid of any standing water in your yard—for instance, in planters or trash containers. Mosquitoes lay eggs near water. Grill smart. Missteps can lead to a serious burn or home fire. To lower that risk: ❯ Keep your grill well away from siding, deck railings and overhanging branches. ❯ Keep kids away from your grill too. Create a 3-foot kid-free zone around it. Head off head injuries. Reduce the risk of a bump or blow that might cause a traumatic brain injury by: ❯ Checking to see if surfaces under playground equipment are safe, soft and well-maintained. ❯ Insisting that kids always wear a helmet or appropriate headgear when riding a bike or scooter, using a skateboard or in-line skates, or playing contact sports. Be a good role model as well—do the same. Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Safe Kids Worldwide