Hydration and Summer Heat - What You Need to Know
This episode breaks down why hydration matters, how to calculate your personal water needs, and simple strategies to avoid dehydration in hot weather. Dr. Russell Grant, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and medical director of Eisenhower Urgent Care Clinics, explains the body-weight formula and practical water intake advice. Learn clear guidance on hydration, water intake, dehydration symptoms, electrolyte balance, pre-hydration, and hyponatremia so you can stay safe this summer. For more information, visit eisenhowerhealth.org and search for urgent care.
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Dr. Grant is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with a specialty in Urgent Care Medicine. Dr. Grant joined the Eisenhower Medical Center Urgent Care team in 1998 and was the lead physician responsible for opening Eisenhower's three outpatient Urgent Care sites located in the Coachella Valley. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at UCLA/ West LA VA Medical Center. Dr. Grant is committed to providing the best medical care possible at the Eisenhower Urgent Care sites. A native of Australia, Dr. Grant spent several years at sea serving as ship physician for several cruise lines which ignited his interest in emergency and urgent care medicine.