Summer is almost here, and it's time to enjoy the great outdoors. Along with more time outside comes the increased chance of burns, cuts, insect bites, food poisoning from picnics, and other minor injuries and illnesses.

At Sharon Regional's Express Care Center (part of our Emergency Care Center, 740 E. State St., Sharon) minor emergencies get prompt attention. We have a separate, dedicated staff for Express Care patients. The Express Care area has separate rooms for children, those with eye, nose and throat ailments, and patients with various behavioral health problems.

Express Care offers fast and convenient treatment to fit the schedules of busy families by being open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. every day of the year. When you, or a member of your family, need emergency care, don't trust that care to a simple hospital emergency room.

Sharon Regional is ready to keep you, your family and other members of the community safe this summer.