November, 2000
Frostbite
What is it? Frostbite is the freezing of the skin and tissue just beneath the
skin. People usually get frostbitten on the hands, feet, nose, and ears.
Frostbite is more likely to happen to bare skin when the weather is cold and
windy. It is also more likely to happen to people who have consumed alcohol or
smoked before going outside. It can happen more often in people with medical
problems, like diabetes or blood vessel diseases.
Frostbite is caused by being out in the cold weather for a long time.
Frostbite happens when ice forms in the skin and blood vessels. Signs and
symptoms of frostbite are: the skin becomes very cold, then numb, hard and pale.
After rewarming skin color changes from white to red, and purple. As the skin
warms you may feel pain, tingling, burning, and swelling.
Remove clothes from frostbitten skin and put the injured skin in warm water.
Don't rub or use the parts of your body that are frostbitten.
Do's and Don'ts:
- Avoid being outdoors in cold weather.
- If you must go out, wear several layers of
warm clothes under a windproof and
waterproof coat. Be sure your hands,
ears, and feet are protected.
- Once you are outside try to stay dry.
- Do not drink alcohol before you go out in
the cold.
What about flu shots!
The vaccine will be delivered the second week of December. We will be calling
and rescheduling as soon as the vaccine is available to us. The Center of
Disease Control assures us that if you receive your vaccine in December that it
will be active when the peak season arrives in January. The flu vaccine offers
you protection two weeks after injection. If you have any questions please call
Kim at (740) 439-8189.
New Faces at WorkPro
Laura Fridley
- Support Staff
- Front office registration
- Clerical Support
Kim Clary
- Trained to perform sampling for drug testing
- Certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT)
- Also teaches the following: CPR, first aid, bloodbourne
pathogens training
Don't Delay Treatment for back pain
A majority of patients with back pain wait three or more days before seeking
help from a physician. Most patients that suffer from lower back pain will try
to treat the pain with over-the-counter analgesics and bed rest. But for the
majority of patients self-remedies do not provide the relief that they need. The
primary reason for patients to seek help is when the pain interferes with their
ability to work and maintain daily activities and over-the-counter remedies are
ineffective.
Physicians recommend that patients suffering from back pain should seek help
from a physician within 24 to 48 hours for proper treatment. The sooner you get
help the faster you will get relief. This will then reduce missed work days and
eliminate needless buying of over-the-counter drugs.
Wellness Clinics
Keep you and your associates healthy with
a wellness clinic. Wellness clinics
are tailored to your own specific
needs. Just a few examples are
blood pressure, blood sugar,
cholesterol, cancer screenings,
mini stress tests and much more.
For more information or to schedule call
(740) 439-8191.
Southeastern Med introduces new cardiac unit
Southeastern Med is proud to announce our affiliation with The Ohio State
University Heart Center.
Southeastern Med's alliance with The Ohio State University Medical Center
will offer exceptional medical care and consultations from their distinguished
medical team, which will work side-by-side with the Southeastern Med physicians.
By working in conjunction with the OSU Heart Center, Southeastern Med can offer
a wider range of services and also offer the benefits of a program that is
changing the future of heart care. The Ohio State University Medical Center is a
national and local leader in research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
heart disease.
WorkPro Holiday Hours
We would like to take time to wish
everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Our
hours during the holiday will be as follows:
December 25
-closed
December 26, 27, and 29
-drug screens and alcohol testing
December 28
-physicals and injury evaluations
January 1, 2001
-closed
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