Summer Safety - Bicycle Safety

As you might expect, when a crash occurs between a vehicle and a bike, it’s the cyclist most likely to be injured. Here are some tips on how you can prevent bicycle injuries and deaths, and remember: A large percentage of crashes can be avoided if motorists and cyclists follow the rules of the road and watch out for each other.

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Summer Safety - Swimming Safety

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more children (1 in 4) die from drowning than any other cause of death except birth defects. For children between the ages of 1-14, drowning is the second cause of unintentional injury death, after motor vehicle crashes. Don’t be a statistic!

Summer Safety Food Handling and Grilling

As pleasant summer weather ramps up, you might be ready to head outside and fire up your grill. Before you do, make sure you’re following proper grilling safety guidelines. According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 19,000 people on average are injured in a grilling accident each year. Don’t be part of the statistics this year!

Summer Safety - Heat Injuries

Heat illnesses and injuries are no fun! What is heat-related illness? Heat-related illness, or hyperthermia, is a condition resulting from exposure to extreme heat where the body becomes unable to properly cool, resulting in a rapid rise in body temperature. The evaporation of sweat is the normal way to remove body heat, but, when the humidity is high, sweat does not evaporate as quickly. This, in turn, prevents the body from releasing heat quickly. Prompt treatment of heat-related illnesses with aggressive fluid replacement and cooling of core body temperature is critical to reducing illness and preventing death. Be safe when taking part in outside activities and remember to hydrate!

Summer Safety - Firework Safety

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not always safe.

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Burnout in the workplace is a real challenge for #MHS medical providers, service members and others in the military medical community. Two years operating in the COVID-19 pandemic created conditions that contribute to burnout, like overwork, isolation, and increased occupational stress. A strong sense of community is a one of the best ways to #BattleBurnout. Remember that we’re #InThisTogether, and check out this page to learn about signs of burnout. https://tricare.mil/HealthWellness/Featured-Health-Topic

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While many people may feel that their mental health is out of their control, effective treatment is available. You can find resources here https://www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth #InThisTogether #MentalFlex #BattleBurnout

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Service members are highly motivated and mission-focused, but we all need to take breaks to #BattleBurnout. Self-care can be as simple as taking 10-minute breaks during the work day, reading a book, or taking a walk to decompress. https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/care-for-yourself/index.html #InThisTogether #MentalFlex