National Great Outdoors Month – CDPHP

Working Well is a monthly email series from CDPHP featuring health and wellness tips for CDPHP members and non-members. This edition focuses on National Great Outdoors Month. Feel free to forward this email to your employees to help them live their healthiest lives.

Stay safe during National Great Outdoors Month (June)

Steer clear of ticks and mosquitos

Enjoying the outdoors is one of the best parts of spring and summer – bug bites and potential illnesses are not. Preventing insect bites reduces your risk for Lyme disease, West Nile Virus, and other diseases carried by ticks and mosquitos.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends mosquito repellants containing active ingredients registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Learn more about staying safe during tick season and finding the repellent that’s right for you.

What to know before your next hike
New York state offers some of the most incredible hiking in the country. Whether you’re in the Adirondacks, Catskill Mountains, or your favorite local trail, being prepared will ensure you’ll have a memorable experience.

Before you hit the woods:
• Arrange to go with a group or at least one other person
• Choose trails within your ability
• Know when the sun sets so you can return before dark
• Wear waterproof, sturdy shoes or boots
• And tell someone of your travel and return plans

Check out these hiking safety tips for information on planning, packing, gear and more.

Looking for a place to hike in Upstate New York? You have options.

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