Overheating, Dehydration A Concern With First Heat Of Summer
A Cookeville Regional physician said this first heatwave of summer can be dangerous, especially coming during the outdoor-focused July 4th week. Emergency Department Director Dr. Samantha McLerran said even able-bodied adults and teenagers can fall victim of heat-related illnesses in this kind of heat. McLerran said the lack of heat tolerance among the general population […]
Doctors Warn of Tick-Borne Illnesses In Warmer Months
Medical experts are advising Tennessee residents to take specific precautions against tick-borne illnesses as outdoor activity increases during the spring and summer months. Dr. Samantha McLerran is the Cookeville Regional Emergency Department Medical Director. McLerran said most tick bites do not result in illness. McLerran said the risk of complications from these infections is higher […]
