My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others feel more at ease...
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Spring Cleaning: Safety Edition
Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep clean. But there are...
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How to Take Payment for Your CPR Class
There are a variety of ways to take payment for CPR, AED and First Aid classes. It's up to you — as the Instructor...
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What Should I Pack In My Wilderness First Aid Kit?
Wilderness environments create special situations that you won’t usually encounter in an urban or suburban area. When you’re in a remote setting, you’ll likely...
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5 simple steps to improve your heart health
There are many factors that play a role in your risk for heart disease. For example, health conditions like hypertension and diabetes are major...
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Hypertension: A Leading Risk Factor for Heart Disease
As part of our American Heart Month blog series, we want to focus on a leading risk factor for both heart disease and stroke...
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American Heart Month: How to Raise Awareness
February is American Heart Month, which gives each of us an opportunity to motivate our family, friends and students to make healthier decisions and...
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How to Prepare for an Active Violence Event
Dangerous situations can arise anywhere, at any time. The majority of active shooter incidents happen at workplaces, schools and in open spaces like festivals...
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American Heart Month: Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US for both men and women. However, women sometimes experience heart disease differently than men.
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Heart Month: CPR and AED Training Makes a Difference
It’s time to celebrate our network of Training Centers, Instructors & students as they do their part to help others during cardiac arrest emergencies.
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Women Are Less Likely To Receive Help During A Cardiac Arrest Emergency
Bystanders are the key to survival during an emergency. Unfortunately, women are less likely to receive help during a cardiac arrest emergency.
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How Education Facilities Can Get The Most From Their Emergency Care Training Budget
Education facilities face many hurdles when it comes to getting CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification for their employees.
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