Health officials stress CPR/AED training to prevent child drownings

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Tragically, WAVY has reported on several drowning incidents involving children this season, which ...

Safety Training Seminars Opens New Lifesaving CPR Training School Serving Yuba City and Sutter County

Safety Training Seminars opens a new Yuba City, CA location, delivering daily American Heart Association CPR, BLS, and ACLS certification ...

Off-Duty Nurse’s Quick Thinking Saves Woman at Local Park and Sparks a Lifelong Friendship

“I was in the right place at the right time to help somebody that needed help,” the nurse said while recalling the harrowing ...

2 simple steps can keep kids safe in the water this summer (Your Letters)

Pediatric resident urges adults to designate a "water watcher," even if there is a lifeguard, and to provide swim lessons to ...
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List: Where to get first aid, CPR, and basic life support training

Knowing what to do during a medical emergency is critical, as it can make a big difference in saving a person's life. The ...
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Heart Association urges Utahns to 'Live fierce, be relentless'

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Utah and across the United States, and the American Heart Association is ...

Edward Falk Takes ”Prepared at Home” Pledge to Strengthen Family Emergency Readiness

Retired Florida Fire Captain Edward Falk launches personal commitment to community safety after 30 years in emergency ...
EMS1

Low volume, high stakes: The reality of rural EMS

Rural EMS is often viewed as being easier because it is slow. It is not easier because it is slower; it is harder because ...

Vet's guide to life-saving dog CPR as hot weather will kill this week

A vet has explained how to perform CPR on a dog as hot weather could cause their hearts to stop this week. The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have both issued rare red-level warnings for ...

First aid at the beach: essential steps and what to avoid

Fail-safe first aid on the beach: clear instructions for illnesses, burns, cramps, near-drowning, and hydration, with a basic ...

Richmond considers tax measures to address decades-old fire department needs

The funds would be a first step toward overhauling aging facilities and below-standard levels of care, longtime concerns for ...
MinnPost

Too few workers, too many emergencies, take toll on EMS providers’ mental health

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota generously supports MinnPost’s Community Health coverage; learn more about their community health work. In 13 years as a paramedic, this past year has been ...