First Aid for Strokes
The faster you can recognize and administer first aid to someone suffering a stroke, the better. Find out more here.
First Aid for Concussions: Response and Treatment
What is a concussion? How do concussions happen? A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move. All concussions are serious and should be treated as such. The brain is a soft and squishy organ surrounded by a …
How To Prepare for Spring Sports: The Ultimate Guide
As winter begins to ebb, and the plants begin to bloom, it’s time for spring sports to resume. While spring is always welcome, it has its own set of dangers, with ‘spring fever’, potentially being the worst of them. Athletes who are itching to get back onto the field are at a high risk of …
Everything You Should Know About the “Stop The Bleed” Campaign
If you are up to date with the news, you have probably heard the term (or seen the hashtag) “Stop The Bleed”. We are, as a nation, in a major surge of campaign awareness in the wake of the mass shooting tragedies across America. This awareness is inspiring people to educate and/or re-educate themselves on …