Holiday weekends are supposed to be fun.
Family.
Food.
Music.
Cookouts.
A little relaxation.
But Dr. P Says… every holiday weekend, emergency rooms fill up with things that could have been prevented.
In Queens and throughout New York City, summer gatherings often come with:
- Overeating
- Excess alcohol
- Dehydration
- Skipped medications
- Heat exhaustion
- Food poisoning
- Blood pressure spikes
- Diabetes complications
And yes…
sometimes that potato salad that sat outside for 6 hours really IS the problem.
Dr. P Says:
Please take care of yourself while enjoying the holiday.
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Do not leave food sitting in the heat too long
✔️ Take your medications
✔️ Be mindful of alcohol intake
✔️ Seniors should avoid sitting in excessive heat for long periods
✔️ Watch for dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or confusion
People joke about “holiday emergencies,” but many become very serious very quickly.
At Outlier Health & Wellness, we believe prevention and education matter just as much as treatment.
Serving adults and seniors in Fresh Meadows with primary care, chronic disease management, telehealth, and home visits.
📍 Fresh Meadows, NY
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