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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:41:05 GMT

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HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES

Summer is here and with it comes beautiful warm humid days. Activities in the heat can result in personal illnesses and everyone wanting to have a healthy and fun summer should know what to look out for to help prevent a possible tragedy.

Heat related illnesses can be broken down into three types: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These illnesses can develop if exposed to abnormally high or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake to help the body compensate. Children and Teens adjust slower than adults to changes in environmental temperatures. Children and Teens also produce more heat with activities than adults and sweat less. Sweating is the primary way your body helps to keep you cool and regulates body temperature at 98.6 degrees.

Heat Cramps are the mildest form of heat illness and consist of painful muscle cramps and spasms that occur during or after exercise and sweating in high heat. They can also develop in the work place under hot environmental conditions.

First aid treatments for Heat Cramps includes:

Move to cool place and rest,
Do not continue to participate in the activity,
Remove excess clothing and place cool clothing on skin,
Fan skin,
Drink cool sports drinks containing salt and sugar (Gatorade or electrolyte supplements for children/adults), and
Stretch cramped muscles slowly and gently.

Heat Exhaustion is more severe than cramps and results from a loss of water (sweat) and salt (electrolytes) in the body. It occurs in conditions of extreme heat and excessive sweating without adequate fluid and salt replacement. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly and if left untreated can progress to heat stroke.

First aid treatment for Heat Exhaustion includes:

Involves all the above AND if no improvement or unable to take fluids, take to emergency department immediately. Intravenous fluids (IV) may be needed.

Heat Stroke is the most severe form of heat illness, and occurs when the body’s heat regulating system (sweating) is overwhelmed by excessive heat. It is a life threatening emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

First aid for Heat Stroke includes:

Move to cool place and rest,
CALL 911,
Remove excess clothing and DRENCH skin with cool water and fan skin,
Place ice bags on the armpits and groin areas,
Offer cool fluids if alert and able to drink.

Ways to prevent Heat Illness include:

Drinking plenty of water/fluids during vigorous outdoor activities (including sunbathing) on hot days.
Drinks include water and sports drinks; avoid alcohol and fluids with caffeine like tea, coffee, and pop, as these can lead to dehydration.
Dress in light weight, tightly-woven, loose-fitting and light colored clothing on hot days.
Perform vigorous activities during cooler time of day or in shaded areas if possible.
Use sun protection measures: wearing hats, sun glasses, use an umbrella and sun screen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 – 50.
Limited outdoor activity to short time periods and gradually increase to allow body to adjust to higher temperatures (mostly for children and teens).
Spend more time indoors on really hot and humid days with air-conditioning to avoid illness from the heat exposures.

The key to preventing problems with the regulatory system of your body in hot conditions is to try and keep the body cool and hydrated so that sweat can develop and evaporation off the skin to help cool the body down to a normal temperature of 98.6 degrees. Knowing what to drink, what to wear, and how to take care of yourself on these hot and beautiful summer days will go a long way with having fun in the sun!!

Robert Csorba, DO

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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:30:16 GMT

Doctor Announcement

Robert J. Csorba,DO

We are pleased to announce the addition of Robert J. Csorba, DO as a physician here at MedPro Group. Dr. Csorba will be joining us full time in January of 2026. Drs. Williams and Siglow will continue with MedPro Group.

Dr. Csorba is a licensed physician in the State of Ohio and has been working in the field of occupational medicine by and worked with both Drs. Reichert and Williams, the founders of MedPro Group.

Dr. Csorba completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Bowling Green State University in 1987 and his Doctorate of Osteopathy at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992.

Dr. Csorba completed his rotating Osteopathic Internship at Doctors Hospital of Stark County in 1992 and his Family Practice Residency at Akron General Medical Center in 1995.

Dr. Csorba recently was the Medical Director for the Concentra operations in Canton, Ohio and there also served as Medical Director for the Timken Roller Bearing World Headquarters.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Csorba to Wooster. We will be reaching out to schedule visits for Dr. Csorba to become more familiar with your workplaces.

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