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FastMed Releases Top 2014 Summer Injuries to Avoid For a Healthy, Injury Free Summer

May 7, 2014 Clayton, NC - With summer just around the corner, FastMed Urgent Care, the largest urgent
care network in North Carolina, has released its 2014 summer injuries and illnesses list along with tips for
enjoying a healthy, injury free summer.

FastMed sees patients visit our urgent cares for these common injuries and illnesses during the summer
months in North Carolina, said Melvin G. Lee, MD, Chief Medical Officer, North Carolina. This list is designed
to help individuals and families in the communities we serve to be proactive when planning their summer
excursions.

Whether youre planning to spend time at the lake, hiking in the mountains, swimming at the pool or enjoying
the park this summer, FastMed encourages everyone to plan ahead to avoid these most frequent injuries and
illnesses that FastMed treats each summer:

Allergies and Allergic Reactions Spring and early summer bring pollen, the most common allergen, but
other causes of allergies include: weeds, grass, trees, dust and dust mites, bug bites and stings. Check
your local area FastMed clinic for common allergens in your community that might affect you.

Athletic and Sports Injuries Whether its hiking, swimming, jogging, cycling, softball or basketball, any
of these activities could give you an injury commonly seen at FastMed clinics.
The most common summer sports injuries occur around the joints including the knee, ankle and elbow,
but tendon tears and joint inflammation can occur with physical fatigue. Head injuries should be
immediately evaluated by a FastMed provider to determine if you have a concussion.

Sunburn and Heat Injury - Sunburn is easily preventable by applying a UV (ultraviolet protection)
sunscreen with a SPF of 45 or greater which blocks 98% of harmful sun rays, wearing a hat to protect
the head and face and loose clothing to protect the arms, shoulders and legs, and finding shade when
possible. Heat injuries have three levels of severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. If
you have any fatigue from sun exposure, seek immediate medical attention at a FastMed clinic for heat
illness as continued exposure could become life-threatening if not addressed. In addition to its immediate
impact, long term sun exposure and damage to your skin can cause a number of preventable skin
cancers. Exercising preparedness when enjoying the hot summer months will significantly lower your
immediate and long term skin damage and possible skin cancers.

Dehydration - Up to 60% of a person's body weight is water, with only a 1 to 2% drop in water weight to
cause dehydration. Three simple steps you can take to stay hydrated are: having a water bottle with you
wherever you go, eating healthy fruits and vegetables which are made up of water, recognizing signs of
dehydration (lightheadedness, nausea, weakness and fatigue are the most common) and acting quickly
to drink water. Summer sports and athletic activities significantly increase your perspiration, draining the
body of water and electrolytes and significantly increasing your chances for heat related injuries. Drinking
water frequently and water retaining sports drinks (not energy drinks) such as Gatorade and PowerAde
will help replace lost electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) when you sweat.
Scrapes - Landing in the sand playing beach volleyball, hitting the ground on the baseball field or falling
off your bike when riding in the park could land you with moderate or severe scrapes and cuts. These
wounds should be cared for immediately at your local FastMed so they dont become infected.

Wounds - Splinters, thistles and thorns are just a few outdoor puncture wounds seen at FastMed clinics
that need immediate removal to prevent infection and discomfort. With little children, common foreign
body removals are often in the eyes, noise, ears and mouth ranging from dirt, insects and food, to plants
and other small outside objects. These foreign bodies must be removed immediately by your local
FastMed Urgent Care.

Bites - Fleas, mites, chiggers, ticks, parasites, snakes and many other insects and animals can take a
bite out of you while you enjoy the outdoors. Insect repellent is a simple, hassle free deterrent and insect
nets create an effective barrier when enjoying your porch or back yard. For small bites, there are a
number of over-the-counter topical creams available to reduce skin itching and swelling. For more
serious bites and stings, visit your local FastMed for immediate treatment. Prior to hiking, swimming in a
lake or pond, or enjoying a local park in North Carolina, check the local parks and recreation department
for the type of local wildlife you might encounter.

Skin Rashes - Eczema is any skin irritation or inflammation such as itching, redness, blisters or cracking
of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to the skin. Common causes of Eczema include heat,
perspiration, allergic reactions, plant rashes (poison ivy or poison oak), insect bites or skin contact with
chemicals (such as pesticides or weed killers) and products (such soaps, detergents and fabric
softeners). Visit your local FastMed to diagnose your skin rash and the best treatment course to clear up
the rash.

About FastMed Urgent Care:
FastMed Urgent Care is an owner and operator of urgent care facilities with locations throughout North
Carolina and Arizona. FastMed focuses on the delivery of non-appointment based medicine to the non-
emergency patient market. The urgent care centers are open 365 days a year and are staffed with
experienced and licensed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. FastMed clinics hold The
Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation in compliance with the Joint Commissions
national standards for health care quality and safety in ambulatory health care. For more information, please
visit www.fastmed.com. FastMed is managed by an affiliated entity of one of the investment funds of the
Comvest Group.

About the Comvest Group:
The Comvest Group, with $1.2 billion of assets under management, provides flexible financing solutions to
lower middle-market companies through its equity and debt funds, often meeting time-critical and complex
funding requirements. The firm includes seasoned, senior level operating executives who partner with
managers and owners of companies to operationally improve businesses and create long-term value. Since
2000, Comvest has invested more than $1.5 billion of capital in over 105 public and private companies. For
more information, please visit www.comvest.com.