Sky Lakes Medical Center | Live Smart | Summer 2019

SkyLakes.org | LIVE smart 5 BE A CHEERLEADER FOR HEALTHY HABITS. Keep in mind that children of all ages copy what adults around them do—whether that’s eating well or moving more, even at parties. Parks and trails Sky Lakes provided funding to renovate the play area at Kit Carson Park along Crater Lake Parkway as a way to encourage outdoor physical activity. Sky Lakes also provided financial assistance to help expand the Spence Mountain Trail system (cover), the Geo Trails between Oregon Tech and the medical center campuses, and downtown’s Klamath Commons, which will be ready for play this summer. Information in Live Smart comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. LIVE smart On the cover: Cyclists navigate a trail on Spence Mountain west of Klamath Falls. Photo courtesy of Stewart Decker, MD, a family practice physician at Sky Lakes Klamath Medical Clinic. just by looking at it. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches a safe internal temperature to kill any harmful bacteria that could make you sick. For ground beef, pork or lamb, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees and whole cuts of these meats should reach 145 degrees after three minutes of rest. Poultry must reach 165 degrees to be considered safe. Remember to keep meats at a temperature above 140 degrees until ready to serve. Chill. Yes, relax and enjoy the festivities, but also make sure you keep cold foods cold. Bacteria can multiply rapidly when food is in the danger zone—between 40 degrees and 140 degrees. Keep cold items in a cooler on ice until serving time. Once the food is served, don’t let it sit out at room temperature for more than two hours—or one hour if the outside temperature is above 90 degrees. As we kick off summer, take time to kick back and enjoy the sunshine on your face, the company of family and friends by your side, and the taste of your favorite foods. And to make sure mosquitoes are the only pests you have to deal with this season, share these food safety tips to keep foodborne bugs at bay! Smart Summer2019 Diabetes and exercise Stay active to control diabetes P. 6 Food safety Learn tips for a safe summer P. 4