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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