How to Prepare for an Emergency

How to Prepare for an Emergency

An emergency can strike at any time. Are you ready? If not, do not despair. There’s plenty that you can do to put yourself in the best position to succeed in a life-threatening scenario. Being prepared for an emergency is critical to your safety, but it isn’t a huge burden to learn. In this guide, […]

Sports Injuries for Children: CPR and First Aid Training for Parents

Sports Injuries for Children: CPR and First Aid Training for Parents

The score bantered back and forth until about midway through the third quarter when the players began to fatigue. Slowly, the gap formed, and our team fell behind by 10 points. I knew the game was essentially over, and my interest shifted to the players, the staggering difference in their heights and sizes (even though […]

New Year’s Resolutions: Family Safety

Happy New Year! 2019 has arrived, and there are many New Year’s resolutions you can make to keep your family safe in the new year. These New Year’s resolutions include: Become CPR- and Basic First Aid-Certified A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class usually requires only a few hours to complete, and its benefits can last a […]

Common Snow Sports Injuries and How to Treat Them

Each year, approximately 150,000 people seek medical treatment following a skiing or snowboarding accident, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports. CPSC also notes skiers most commonly experience knee injuries, while snowboarders most commonly suffer wrist injuries. Additionally, CPSC points out more people ski than snowboard, yet snowboarders are three times more likely than […]

How to Prepare for School Shootings

Preparing for a school shooting requires collaboration among parents, students, teachers and staff. With the right approach to school shooting preparedness, however, individuals of all ages can take the necessary steps to minimize risk and stay safe throughout an active shooter incident. Now, let’s take a look at 10 tips to prepare for a school […]

Hidden Hiking Gems of Southern California

Hiking is good for the body, mind and soul. It helps lower the risk of heart disease, improve balance and enhance bone density. Additionally, hiking has been shown to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Let’s not forget about the captivating sights, sounds and smells of nature you may experience during an outdoor hike, either. There […]

Household Safety Hazards

Household safety hazards are present in every home, regardless of size or location. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to identify and address household safety hazards before they escalate. Now, let’s take a look at 10 household safety hazards, along with tips to reduce or eliminate these issues. Falls Household falls […]

Winter Safety for Your Family

Winter Safety for Your Family

Winter in Southern California may prove to be a great time to plan a trip to the mountains. Here, visitors likely will encounter frigid temperatures, along with associated cold-weather hazards. But parents and kids who understand the different types of winter dangers can take the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate such issues. So, what […]

What You Need to Know About the Flu

What You Need to Know About the Flu

The U.S. flu season is here – are you ready for it? To better understand flu season, let’s take a look at some of the key questions surrounding the flu and its potential impact on individuals across the United States. What Is the Flu? The flu is a contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by […]

5 Hurricane Safety Tips You Need to Know

5 Hurricane Safety Tips You Need to Know

Hurricane Florence recovery efforts are underway, and the costs associated with the storm could be substantial. The total costs of Florence-related property damage and disruption are projected to fall between $17 billion and $22 billion, according to risk management firm Moody’s Analytics. Additionally, Moody’s expects Florence to rank among the 10 costliest hurricanes. The Atlantic […]

Safety Tips for Traveling Alone

Safety Tips for Traveling Alone

Traveling alone is a dream come true for some individuals. In certain instances, traveling alone allows a person to embark on a one-of-a-kind journey of self-discovery. Or, in other cases, traveling alone enables an individual to meet new people, accomplish his or her career goals and much more. Regardless of why a person chooses to […]

SureFire CPR Welcomes Happy Heart CPR

SureFire CPR Welcomes Happy Heart CPR

SureFire CPR is committed to helping individuals learn life-saving skills in an engaging, interactive learning environment. As part of this commitment, we are proud to announce the acquisition of Happy Heart CPR. Happy Heart CPR is owned by Teresa Penrose, a certified basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider and American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver cardiopulmonary […]

Famous People Who Died of Cardiac Arrest

Famous People Who Died of Cardiac Arrest

We often hear about people dying from cardiac arrest. But if asked to define it, most Americans are at a loss to give the correct answer. Contrary to popular belief, cardiac arrest is not the same as having a heart attack. A heart attack is caused by a blockage in an artery that interrupts the flow […]

5 Music Festival Safety Tips

5 MUSIC FESTIVAL SAFETY TIPS

Are you planning to attend a music festival soon? You’re not alone. In fact, recent research indicates 32 million people attend at least one U.S. music festival annually. And with popular music festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo and others at destinations across the United States, this figure may increase in the years to come. Music festivals […]

5 Summer Dangers You Need to Know About

5 Summer Dangers You Need to Know About

Summer is a wonderful time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Yet it is important to do so carefully; otherwise, you risk accidents, injuries and other immediate and long-lasting health issues. There are lots of things you can do to stay safe during the summer. Now, let’s take a look at five summer […]

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