Dr. Wolfe, a family medical physician from Butler Health Systems, shared health and safety tips at the Chamber’s Shift. Sustain. Succeed. session on June 9 titled “Staying Healthy and Fit, A Doctor’s View.”
He began by sharing that, because the coronavirus is such a new illness, everyone is continuing to learn about it. “The coronavirus is absolutely different from the flu,” he said.
“There will have to be policies put into place to keep our community and all communities safe and healthy,” he added.
Some of the health habits recommended to keep us better prepared to face the threat of Covid-19 are:
- Getting good sleep
- Exercising
- Maintaining a healthy diet
- Washing hands frequently
- Covering a cough (elbow!)
- Wearing masks
- Social distancing
Dr. Wolfe suggests that a strong immune system will go a long way in protecting the majority of the population, but we are all responsible for protecting our vulnerable neighbors.
He adds: “I think the masks are going to be here for a while. I want people to be diligent.” He explained the importance of masks and distancing and provided statistics and examples of their effectiveness in slowing the spread. He also stressed: “What we do here is just as important as what they do in Philadelphia, Chicago, Idaho.”
He also shared that if you start to have any type of symptoms you should stay home and check in with your doctor. Your doctor will direct you if testing is recommended, adding that there are plenty of tests available locally.
To hear more from Dr. Wolfe, you can watch his session for the Chamber’s Shift. Sustain. Succeed. series at: venangochamber.org/shift-sustain-succeed.
This article was published in the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s July 2020 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.