Key messages
- Keep your skin safe from the sun’s rays.
- Be prepared for wildfire smoke.
- Meet your new Director of Public Health.
Updates
Hot weather is here. Protect your skin
It’s August. The sun is out, and the temps are turning up. Protecting your skin from the sun’s rays is not just about avoiding a painful sunburn—it’s important for skin health.
- Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Reapply every 2 hours, or more often if sweating or swimming.
- Apply extra during peak sun hours when the sun’s rays are strongest.
- Limit direct exposure to the sun, especially during peak UV hours.
- Cover up with clothing, hats, and sunglasses.
- Choose clothing with ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) ratings of 30 or higher. UPF tells you how much UV radiation a fabric blocks.
- Watch your skin for changes, including new moles or spots. Consult a dermatologist if you notice anything suspicious.
Learn more in this Your Reliable Source blog.
Stay safe from wildfire smoke
Forecasts show an increased chance of wildfire smoke in our region this week. Learn how to keep your family safe! Wildfire smoke can be especially bad if you’re:
- Under 18.
- Over 65.
- Pregnant.
- Living with heart or lung disease.
Find info on air monitors and how to make your own box fan filter at tpchd.org/wildfiresmoke.
Meet your new Director of Public Health!
Starting next week, Chantell Harmon Reed will hold a series of meet and greets around Pierce County. Come say hello and share your ideas for better health in your community!
- See all the places you can meet her on our website. You can now find all the info in several languages.
- We added another meeting at the Key Center Library!
Let us know you’re coming. We’ll make sure to have enough space and snacks for you. Visit tpchd.org/meetandgreet to sign up. Questions? Email news@tpchd.org.
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