The thought of an accident or emergency strikes fear into the heart of every parent. But the key is to stay calm and not panic. And the only way to do that is to know what to do should the worst ...

Tarla Atwell was overseeing her family’s hair-care manufacturing company when a maintenance worker severed his finger. “I didn’t know what to do, so I put him in my car and just drove to an urgent ...

One of my biggest takeaways from taking first aid and CPR classes is that if you’re going to have a medical emergency, do it with a friend. You can’t perform CPR on yourself, after all. But there are ...

Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid are vital skill set which equips individuals with the knowledge to respond effectively during life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, choking or ...

Our pets rely on us to take care of them when they’re sick or injured. But if we’re not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act effectively when they need us most. The best way to ...

Most of us are familiar with basic first-aid approaches to manage medical situations, or perhaps you’ve even had a course at school or work. But did you know you can now take a special type of ...

Affinity Health urges parents to stay alert around pools and learn basic first aid skills that could save a child’s life.

Every home needs a dedicated first aid kit, even if it’s only used to organize the supplies scattered in medicine cabinets, drawers and cupboards, making it much easier to grab them in a stressful ...

As communities prepare to celebrate Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night with a bang, St John Ambulance shares some simple, but lifesaving, first aid advice for those adding a bit of sparkle to their ...

When you’re expecting, it sometimes seems like you’re creating a never-ending list of items to buy for your new bundle of joy. In addition to the basics, you’re probably being told by friends and ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — A handful of Girl Scouts from Fort Knox's Junior Troop 685 were given a unique hands-on training opportunity Nov. 12 as they learned to put out a fire. Firefighters from the Fort Knox ...