Diabetes is one of the most common and costly chronic diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people are living with diabetes in the... read more →
Each year, influenza (flu) makes its way across the country causing widespread illness. The flu is a contagious respiratory disease that is spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that since 2010 the... read more →
We should prepare for responding to emergencies for our family members, and that preparation should also extend to our pets. Approximately 44% of US households have at least one dog, yet many of us may not know how to respond when they... read more →
Technology is now helping to improve cardiac arrest outcomes by leveraging the power of bystander response times with the use of various CPR apps. Bystanders are the key... read more →
While CPR/AED course topics provide ample hands-on learning and interaction, First Aid class topics are more lecture-based and jam-packed with information to absorb. This can often make the course feel like... read more →
We were recently asked our opinion on first aid treatment for chigger bites by an instructor who was teaching in an area known for chiggers. A quick poll of our office... read more →
The scene of an emergency is often chaotic. Friends, family, concerned bystanders and first responders are reacting simultaneously. The environment surrounding the scene may also pose a risk... read more →
The next several months can be particularly grueling for outdoor workers as the temperatures continue to heat up all around the country. Each year, thousands of workers become ill from... read more →
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign that encourages bystanders to become trained and empowered to take action in a bleeding emergency. A person... read more →
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult long-term disability. An estimated 6.8 million Americans are living after having a stroke. Women are at a greater... read more →