JULY 29, 2026 – If you’re thinking about heading to the beach this weekend, think again… and then go!
As a military treatment facility, Womack Army Medical Center sees many heat related injuries, particularly during the summer months. Heat problems happen when your body gets too hot and is unable to cool itself down. This can be caused by high temperatures, hard physical activity, or both. These conditions can get serious fast, so noticing the signs early and taking immediate action is important.
Joe Dooley, Chief of Safety and Occupational Health at Womack warns of the danger. “Heat injuries are highly dangerous and can progress from mild discomfort to a life-threatening medical emergency (heatstroke) in minutes,” he said. “Heatstrokeis a true medical emergency that can cause permanent brain, organ, and muscle damage, or death, if not treated immediately.”…