TIPS AND ALERTS
EpiPen is an injection that contains epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. The allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis, treated with the use of EpiPen include those from insect stings or bites, certain foods, drugs, and other allergens.
When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on getting immediate CPR from someone nearby. CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s chance of survival! Hands-Only CPR is simple. Just follow these two steps: 1. Call 911 and 2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
Summer is upon us and temperatures are rising. It's a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but we must be mindful of the effects of intense heat. If you're outside gardening, working, exercising or just walking and start to feel dizzy or weak, you may be suffering from heat exhaustion and you need to get out of the sun, hydrate and cool yourself down.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, drugs (including alcohol) are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. The rate of deaths has more than doubled in the last 10 years. The way you react to an overdose could mean the difference between life and death.
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Calling 9-1-1 triggers a response by the local police department, fire department and emergency medical services (EMS). But what is a Medical Emergency? And what if I'm not sure should I call? What should I do NOW? Always err on the side of caution. When in doubt, CALL 9-1-1.
With the arrival of cold winter weather, elderly adults should be aware of the increased risk for falls. This article provides suggestions for preventing falls in the elderly during winter.
Are you ready? Plan ahead and prepare your home and cars for the cold and stormy weather ahead. We all know winter is around the corner but many of us are not ready for its arrival.