STAY SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Urgent Care and COVID-19 Testing
Available
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of
summer. While there may not be as many
gatherings with family and friends this holiday weekend, many Memorial Day
celebrations will continue. Whether you
live in an area where stay-at-home orders remain in place or where restrictions
are easing, people continue to limit their exposure to the coronavirus.
Patient First has provided uninterrupted care throughout the
pandemic and will continue to do so throughout the Memorial Day weekend and
beyond. COVID-19 testing will also be available at designated centers.
As you head outdoors for some fun, whether it is at the
beach or in your backyard, protect your family from the sun’s damaging
ultraviolet (UV) rays. Patient First
physicians have these suggestions to save your skin:
- Always
use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF, even when it’s
cloudy. Apply sunscreen 15 to 20
minutes before going outside.
- Wide-brimmed
hats help shade your neck and face but do not offer complete
protection. Use sunscreen on these
sensitive areas.
- Wear
light-weight sun-protective clothing.
Long sleeves and long pants also protect the skin.
- Wear
sunglasses that block UV rays.
Sun damage accumulates and occurs even when you are not
actively trying to soak up a few rays.
Whether you are walking the dog or mowing the lawn, sun damage adds up
over time. Remember that newborns and
children are especially sensitive to the sun’s rays. Protecting their skin is crucial.
Family cookouts are a Memorial Day tradition. More people will celebrate at home with a
backyard cookout during this pandemic. Keep
everyone safe when you fire up the grill.
Remember these precautions:
- Keep
children and pets away. Establish a
3-foot “Kid Free Zone” around your grill.
- Use
your grill outdoors only. Keep it
away from your home, deck furniture and overhanging branches that might
catch fire.
- Remove
grease or fat from the grill tray so it does not flame up.
- Never
leave the grill unattended.
- Grilling
and drinking alcohol don’t mix.
All Patient First Medical Centers are open from 8 am until
10 pm on Memorial Day and every day of the year. COVID-19 testing also continues during the
holiday at designated Patient First locations.
Updates about testing sites, instructions
about how to make an appointment, and other information are available at www.patientfirst.com/covid-19-testing.
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About Patient First
All Patient First Medical
Centers are open 8 am to 10 pm every day of the year, including holidays. Patient First provides non-appointment urgent
care for routine injuries and illnesses, as well as primary care for patients
who do not have a regular physician.
Each Patient First center has on-site digital x-ray, on-site laboratory,
and on-site prescription drugs. Patient First currently operates medical
centers in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Media Contact: Brooke Waller
(571) 340-1594 (Mobile)
Brooke.Waller@patientfirst.com
