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Red Cross Month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Opportunities to be a “hero” include volunteering for a worthy cause, making a donation to a charity, donating blood, or taking a safety class...

The week before Memorial Day (May 20–26, 2019) is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. The goal of this awareness week is to maximize the health benefits of swimming by minimizing the risk of illness and injury. Just 2.5 hours of physical activity every week, including water-based physical activity, can benefit everyone’s health. Each of us plays a role in preventing...

h5:before { content: url(https://first-aid-store.com/media/argento/pure2/images/list-arrow.gif); } Small Business Saturday celebrates its 9th year this year - The idea being to encourage people across the country to support small businesses and get the value of real service. Endorsed by a unanimous vote of the US Senate, Americans are asked to pledge their support for the small businesses that fuel our communities and...

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Red Cross Month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Opportunities to be a “hero” include volunteering for a worthy cause, making a donation to a charity, donating blood, or taking a safety class...

Get ready for Summer with Outdoor First Aid, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent & Relief & even Burn Care First Aid for grilling and campfire safety! 10% off Site-wide* add code “Memorial” in your shopping cart! Also, learn the History of Memorial Day. Consumer First Aid Kits Fundraiser First Aid Kits All Purpose First Aid Kits American Red Cross Products Auto First...

First Aid is defined as "emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained" but we think it begins before that. Bystander first aid requires acquiring the knowledge of how to properly render aid, and having to tools and supplies at hand to do so. So real first aid is: ? Education...

Whether bone or muscle, the immediate First Responder actions should be the same for these injuries: Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, Strains          I -      Immobilize injured area          A-      Activate EMS (Call 911)          C-      Care for shock          T-      Treat secondary injuries First Aid: Musculoskeletal Injuries – R.I.C.E.          R-      Rest          I-       Ice          C-      Compression          E-      Elevation Head, Neck & Spine Injuries Stabilize injured area...

Whenever they hire a new employee, one of the things most companies have overlooked and need to include in their new hire orientation training is a first aid course. When someone is hurt or suddenly becomes ill, the faster they are taken care of can have a huge impact on how they recover. If an employee is hurt on the...

We talked yesterday about he critical need for first aid kits both at home and at work. How about First Responders? THE ADVENTURE MEDICAL KITS TACTICAL FIELD TRAUMA WITH QUIKCLOT Cops are rescuers, and being properly equipped means saving lives. In a recent NBC news story, Cleveland area ER doctors have confirmed Cleveland police officers saved at least three lives in less than...