Yuliya Matthews 
During American Heart Month, we focus on promoting good heart health and a way to motivate Americans to be more conscious of how their lifestyle can affect their heart health. Really, every month should be heart month, because our heart is our lifeline! Check out some interesting heart fact trivia below! WITH A HEALTHY HEART, …
Fall camping is upon us and while you are out camping with the bears, stay prepared with our quick first aid guide for some first aid emergencies that you may encounter while out in the wilderness! Tick Bites Snakebites Spider Bites Bee Stings Remove tick with tweezers Clean the area with soap and water Follow …
Were you thinking of having a First Aid or CPR class at your workplace? …And then COVID hit. So now what? Are you wondering what a CPR class will look like under social distancing guidelines? <——6 feet——> Here are the recommendations that instructors (and …
Especially during the warmer seasons, we come across a lot of different types of bugs, insects and sometimes marine animals that may potentially bite or sting us. So let’s talk about some common ones and what first aid steps you can take: Bee Stings Tick Bites If stinger is present, remove it Wash with lots …
There’s no doubt about it that we still have quite a bit of warm weather left before summer comes to an end. With that being said, it’s important to stay hydrated and stay cool…especially if you are working (or playing) outside. So, let’s talk about Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke; Both of these conditions are …
Read moreDon’t melt this summer – The difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke!
June 1-7 is National CPR/AED Awareness Week. Providing CPR to a victim in need and having an AED onsite and readily available saves lives every single day. Some may say, “I’ll just call 9-1-1 if something happens”, however, for many victims that is much too late. Here are some facts that you need to know: …
So your company just recently purchased an AED, now what? Slap it on the wall in a cabinet and call it a day, right? WRONG. Have you thought of the following? Have you made a public announcement to all employees that there is now an AED onsite and where it is located? Did you install …
Stop the Bleed is a campaign that has been created to spread awareness of the importance of getting First Aid trained in how to help stop severe bleeding. But why is this important? Can’t you just call 9-1-1 and wait for them to arrive to treat the victim of severe bleeding? Here is why it …
Most of us are familiar that when someone is choking, the most effective technique to help the choking victim is abdominal thrusts right above the belly button. This is a very important technique that we teach in all of our First Aid and CPR classes. The Statistics: 5,000 yearly deaths from choking One child dies …
Read moreThe Missing Piece for a Choking Emergency – The LifeVac
Now that most of us are all cooped up in our homes during this quarantine, you may have time on your hands to start or finish up some home projects that you have been meaning to get to. One important project to focus on is taking a look at your home First Aid Kit…or better …
