Summer Safety Tips

In today’s episode of POMA DOes… POMA President-Elect Angela Zawisza, DO, talks with emergency medicine physicians Robert Tomsho, DO, and Holly Stankewicz, DO, about essential summer safety tips. From water sports to biking and boating, they share prevention strategies, highlight common warm-weather injuries, and address the dangers of hot car deaths.

Key Takeaways:

• Protect Yourself: Helmets, pads, and safety gear prevent serious injuries and save lives—start the habit early.

• Stay Water Wise: Teach kids to swim, wear life jackets, and skip alcohol when boating or swimming.

• Beat the Heat: Hydrate, wear sunscreen, and never leave kids in hot cars.

CME Information:

This episode was developed entirely by POMA. None of the panelists or planners for this episode has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. POMA designates this activity for a maximum of 0.5 Category 1-B AOA CME credits. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the AOA.

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