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Medical Minute: Important reminders for a safe and healthy Spring Break

By Heidi Prescott Published Mar 05, 2024

Headed on Spring Break? Here’s a short list of reminders to keep you from becoming fatigued, dehydrated, sunburnt, or worse yet, sick from a tick- or mosquito-borne illness, infection or virus. No matter where you’re traveling, Dr. Jason Marker, associate director, Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, hopes you will keep these tips in mind to stay safe and healthy.

About Heidi Prescott

Heidi Prescott leads media relations and patient storytelling at Beacon Health System. With 25 years as a journalist, she knows how to find the human angle in health care and connect with audiences. She specializes in media relations, crisis communications and strategic external communications. When she's not crafting stories, you'll find her behind a camera lens or exploring the outdoors.