Yuliya Matthews

YOU are the missing link when it comes to a victim getting the fastest care during a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Remember that if nothing is done prior to EMS arrival, a SCA victim only has about 6% or less chance of survival, but if you step in with chest compressions, you can drastically increase the chances of survival for that SCA victim…

What does OSHA recommend that you have in your first aid kit? Do you have these items?

The purpose of National 9-1-1 Education Month is to spread awareness of the importance of calling 9-1-1 and to teach our population, children and adults included, about how to properly utilize this emergency system.

Do you know how to properly and safely move an ill or injured victim from an unsafe area to a safer area, especially if you are a lone rescuer? Learn these 3 emergency moves…

February is National Heart Disease Month. Do you know the risk factors and ways to reduce your chance of developing heart disease?

Are you thinking about taking a CPR class? That’s great! Knowing the life-saving skills of how to perform CPR is easy to learn and it can save lives! Here’s what you can expect to learn in a basic CPR class…

Cold weather has arrived for most of us! Now is the time to take simple precautions if you plan to be outside in the cold for an extended amount of time to help prevent getting frostbite…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest kills 1 person every 90 seconds in the United States. Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen anywhere and at anytime – It does not…

Can you spot the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke? One of these is a life-threatening condition and needs treatment very quickly! Read more!

If there is one golden rule when it comes to handling medicines, drugs, or any other controlled substances, it is that you should never play fast and loose with their disposal.