Women Are Less Likely To Receive Help During A Cardiac Arrest Emergency
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Bystanders are the key to survival during an emergency. Unfortunately, women are less likely to receive help during a cardiac arrest emergency.
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
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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Start The New Year On A Positive Note
Start the new year on a positive note by pausing to reflect on these awesome stories of regular people doing the extraordinary.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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