Heart Month: CPR and AED Training Makes a Difference
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It’s time to celebrate our network of Training Centers, Instructors & students as they do their part to help others during cardiac arrest emergencies.
Improve Your Heart Health by Reducing Stress
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When you experience stress for prolonged periods of time, it can impact your heart health.
National Poison Prevention Week 2022
The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a light on the dangers of poisonings for...
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How to Perform a First Aid Assessment
If an individual appears to be injured, it’s important to complete an assessment of the scene and the person. This allows you to quickly identify...
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Blood Donor Month: Blood Is An Essential Medicine
January is National Blood Donor Month, so we want to do our part by spreading the word about the need for this essential medicine.
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Halloween Safety: Adult Edition
Whether driving home from work, hosting a party or handing out candy at home, these safety tips can help keep you and others safe this Halloween.
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Best Practices for Calling 911
Every second counts during an emergency. Follow these tips from the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) when you need to call 911.
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Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers
Fireworks of all types and sizes can quickly become dangerous, causing property damage, burns, injuries and even death.
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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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Nurses Month: Nurses Make a Difference
Whether they’re providing emergency or routine care, nurses make a difference in their patients’ lives and in their communities. As part of Nurses...
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Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the US responds to a fire event every 24 seconds. Although, anyone can experience a fire, older adults are especially vulnerable.
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STOP THE BLEED® Day: Bleeding Control Techniques
National STOP THE BLEED Day (May 20, 2021) is a one-day call to action to save lives by training people to stop traumatic bleeding.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What's the Difference?
An easy way to distinguish the two emergencies is to look at them as an electrical issue versus a plumbing issue. But what does that actually mean?
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Water Safety Tips: Backyard Pool Edition
Families might not be fully aware of the risks associated with owning a backyard pool. Here are some water safety tips for your backyard pool.
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