Here’s a tip for treating jellyfish stings on the beach. Keep a small spray bottle of white vinegar in your beach bag in case you fall victim to the tentacled friends we share the sea with. Vinegar can neutralize the stinging and stop it from spreading. Seek medical attention immediately if stinging is severe, covers… Read more

High temperatures, humidity and/or prolonged heat exposure can cause your body to enter a dangerous condition know as heatstroke. The risk of heatstroke increases during the summer, especially in vacation destinations like ours where people spend more time outside in the heat and humidity than they normally do at home. Young children, older adults and… Read more

We treat lacerations. From fish hooks to oyster shells, sharp edges abound on our beautiful beaches and rivers. If you encounter a severe laceration, apply pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or clean article of clothing. Continue that pressure until you have been seen by a medical professional at the nearest Urgent Care… Read more