SAN DIEGO – Ready and able Sailors are imperative to mission success. To stay mission-
ready, Sailors assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) are encouraged to be
mindful of summertime-related health risks, especially dehydration.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drinking water can prevent
dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking. Dehydration can also contribute to
mood change, overheating, constipation and kidney stones.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
states that San Diego’s average daily maximum temperature for the month of July is 75.8
degrees Fahrenheit. While this data contributes to the city’s nickname of “America’s Finest City,”
beachgoers and outdoor enthusiasts should be especially mindful of their water intake.
A person engaged in physical activity that lasts less than one hour should be drinking
16-32 fluid ounces of water every hour, said Melissa Mahoney, an athletic trainer assigned to
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
In addition to physical activities outside of work, some NMCSD staff have been tasked
with working outside during these summer months.
Due to coronavirus, NMCSD has implemented a drive-through testing area and multiple
health screening tents around the campus, said Alexander Maclachlan, NMCSD’s assistant
safety manager. It’s very important for those Sailors to stay hydrated while outside, in the sun
and on their feet.
NMCSD is dedicated to keeping Sailors, staff and beneficiaries safe year-round.
NMCSD’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational
forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through
education, training, and research. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active duty military
personnel, civilians, and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class
care anytime, anywhere.
Visit navy.mil/local/sd/ or facebook.com/NMCSD for more information.
Date Taken: | 06.23.2020 |
Date Posted: | 07.14.2020 17:05 |
Story ID: | 372823 |
Location: | SAN DIEGO, CA, US |
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