Americans have more fatal heart attacks during the holiday season than any other time of the year. According to a study published in Circulation, the top three days during the […]
Read MoreCardiac Arrest VS Heart Attack
An important part of CPR and First Aid Training is to recognize what the emergency is. Can you tell the difference between a Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack? The […]
Read MoreHalloween Safety Top 10 Tips
Always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If trick-or-treating doesn’t start until after dark where you live, consider checking with your town or park district for Halloween activities offered […]
Read MoreYoung Children Are At Increased Risk Of Poison Exposure
Make poison prevention a top priority in your home. Children below the age of 5 account for almost 40% of poison exposures. According to the National Capital Poison Center, 99.2% of […]
Read MoreTop 5 Baby Safety Tips
1. Give babies soft foods and snacks as they present less chance of choking. 2. Be clear that a medicine is a medicine so babies won’t take medicines thinking is […]
Read MoreBaby Safety Laws
What could be more important than taking care of the babies and children in our lives? Nothing!!
Read MoreDrinking Water
Please read this article from My Fitness Pal about The Fastest Ways to Rehydrate. • What are the common signs of dehydration? • Water: when, why and how much? • Are […]
Read MoreBest Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
Who Is At Greater Risk of Heat Illness? Infants and young children up to 4 years of age Older adults aged 65 and older People who work in a humid […]
Read MoreBest Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
Who Is At Greater Risk of Heat Illness? • Infants and young children up to 4 years of age • Older adults aged 65 and older • People who work in a humid […]
Read MoreFireworks Safety
Here are some resources to review before the Fourth of July holiday to ensure you’re handling fireworks safely. National Safety Council Consumer Product Safety Commission Dept of Homeland Security
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