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As the temperature rises, so should our awareness of the dangers we might face due to the heat. Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have some tips on how to stay summer-weather safe!

Recognizing the stages of heat illness

Staying cool under high heat

Excessive heat and its impact on mental health

Commuters’ guide for braving the heat

The Michael E. DeBakey Library & Museum, which chronicles the life of the pioneering heart surgeon, as well as the history of the Baylor College of Medicine, opened its doors May 14, 2010. 

Take a tour through the museum and learn more! 

Nolan Ryan, a Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and skin cancer survivor, and his wife, Ruth, recently donated $2 million as a testament of their gratitude for the exceptional care they received from Dr. Ida F. Orengo, chair of the Department of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. 

Regular visits to your primary care physician are key in the early detection and prevention of many chronic illnesses. Choose the right primary care physician for you based on your needs.