Spring Cleaning: Safety Edition
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Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep clean. But there are...
My Experience with Calling Poison Control
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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...
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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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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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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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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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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How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
Winter storms can bring extremely cold temperatures, icy roads, power failures and more. It’s important to know the risks for a storm in your area.
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Improve Your Heart Health by Reducing Stress
When you experience stress for prolonged periods of time, it can impact your heart health.
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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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Bystander CPR: What is it Really Like to Perform CPR?
Responding to an emergency can have a physical, mental and emotional impact on the rescuer no matter who the victim is.
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The Importance of CPR Training for the Whole Family
Many take CPR as a requirement for work. But the truth is you’re more likely to use your CPR training to save a loved one such as a family member.
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The CPR Instructor's Guide to Giving Constructive Feedback
It’s the CPR Instructors responsibility to maintain a friendly atmosphere and encourage growth by giving constructive feedback.
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