WASHINGTON (July 2, 2013) – The Fourth of July is often celebrated outdoors, with lots of food, and fireworks. Experts at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences are available to comment on firework safety, food and nutrition, heat stroke, and give general health and safety tips. Below is a list of experts available to comment on holiday health stories.

Please contact Lisa Anderson at [email protected] or 202-994-3121 to interview an expert.

Babak Sarani, M.D.Associate Professor of SurgeryChief of Trauma and Acute SurgeryDr. Sarani can speak on trauma situations, such as firework injuries, occurring during the holiday.

Antoinette Saddler, M.D.Assistant Professor of MedicineDr. Saddler can speak on prevention and treatment of food poisoning and other dietary concerns from undercooking and overeating.

Emergency medicine Drs. Little, Petinaux, and Shesser can speak on heat stroke, exhaustion, how to keep cool in the heat, and other safety issues during the holiday.

Gary Little, M.D.Assistant Professor of Emergency MedicineMedical Director at the GW Hospital

Rob Shesser, M.D.Chair of the Department of Emergency MedicineProfessor of Emergency Medicine

Bruno Petinaux, M.D.Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine

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