centralfloridahealthnews.com CFHN | 5 S ummer in Central Florida means sunshine, pool days, backyard barbecues, and outdoor fun. Yet, it’s also a time when many of us spend hours under the sun, and as the saying goes, it is possible to get too much of a good thing. That makes July a good time to remember that some of the season’s greatest health risks can be easy to overlook simply because they sneak up on you. Skin cancer doesn’t form after a single afternoon outside. Likewise, dehydration doesn’t begin the second you feel thirsty. That’s why this month’s edition of Central Florida Health News focuses on prevention. Inside this issue, Watson Clinic dermatologist Dr. William Roth explores common summer skin issues, ranging from sunburn and sun poisoning to heat rash and photosensitivity. In addition, Central Florida Health Care’s Christy Merrick offers practical advice on skin protection, while Dr. Alison Young-Tan from the Florida Department of Health-Polk County explains what to look for in a sunscreen, as well as best application practices. We’ve also debunked some common hydration myths, so be sure to check that article before grabbing your packet of electrolytes. When you’re out enjoying the sun this summer, remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here’s to a safe and healthy summer! HN POLK COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PO Box 2717 Lakeland, FL 33806 863-644-4051 2026 OFFICERS SERGIO B. SEOANE, MD President GARY SCHEMMER, MD Secretary ARVIND SONI, MD Treasurer BOARD OF TRUSTEES RALPH NOBO, JR., MD, Chair —————— PCMA LETTER Sincerely, Sergio B. Seoane, MD Sergio B. Seoane, MD Sergio B. Seoane, MD President, Polk County Medical Association INTRODUCTION Some of the benefits of a PCMA membership include the following: ✱ Physician referrals ✱ Medical malpractice discounts with The Doctors Company ✱ Ongoing relevant communication ✱ Access to CME Programs ✱ Workers compensation insurance benefits ✱ Complimentary Socials/dinners ✱ Strong PCMA physician representation in Central Florida Health News ✱ Listing advantages in the annual Central Florida Physicians Directory & Medical Providers Guide ✱ Physician and medicine advocacy at all legislative levels. The Polk County Medical Associa- tion works to raise awareness for a variety of health-related topics, in- cluding some you’ll read about in this issue. If you’re a medical pro- vider in the community, we’d like to invite you to become a member. If you’d like more information about becoming a PCMA member or need to check your membership status for renewal, call (863) 644-4051 or email director@ polkcountydoctors.com. Your Summer Survival Guide Starts Here MEMBER BENEFITS ✱Physician referrals ✱Medical malpractice discounts with The Doctors Company ✱Ongoing relevant communication ✱Access to CME Programs ✱ Workers compensation insurance benefi ts ✱ Complimentary Socials/dinners MEMBER BENEFITS ✱Strong PCMA physician representation in Central Florida Health News ✱Listing advantages in the annual Central Florida Physicians Directory & Medical Providers Guide ✱Physician and medicine advocacy at all legislative levels Interested in becoming a member? Join the leading professional association in Polk County for physicians. director@ polkcounty doctors. com CALLING ALL PHYSICIANS Renew your Membership with Polk County Medical Association now! TO JOIN, TEXT or CALL (863) 316-5240
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