Dental CPR Certification – How to Choose the Right CPR Class For Your Dentist Office
So it’s that time again. The dentist has just told you that it’s time to renew your CPR certification and that the entire office is way overdue. You need to take a CPR class yesterday. “Handle it,” he tells you. “Oh great,” you think to yourself. “That’s just what I wanted to do.” So you […]
Babysitter Background Checks: Extra Steps to Help Keep Your Child Safe
As a parent, you want your child to receive the best care – especially when you are away from him or her. Thanks to a babysitter background check, you can hire a responsible babysitter who will provide your child with the care that he or she deserves. How Does a Babysitter Background Check Work? […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Health Resources In Los Angeles
Los Angeles County is home to more than 10 million people, many of whom do not have access to or the ability to pay for medical, health and personal safety services. The resources listed in this blog provide a variety of services to meet the needs of all L.A. County citizens, regardless of their medical […]
Heart Attack Symptoms for Women – No Chest Pain?
Heart Attacks are a scary thought for everyone. New research shows that heart attack symptoms for women can be very different than those of men. In this week’s blog post we look at the symptoms of heart attacks in women and how to recognize them.
Jobs in Los Angeles that Require ACLS Certification
ACLS certification is a career requirement for many healthcare professionals in Los Angeles. Training involves advanced recognition and treatment skills for a number of serious medical emergencies, and is meant for those involved in the management of medical emergencies such as cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. Many of the top jobs in Los […]
Take Your First-Aid Response to the Next Level with Full CPR Certification
As any medical professional will tell you, there is “first aid,” and then there is, well, “first aid.” What’s the difference? Read our blog!
When Duty Calls
Those that able to remain poised in emergency situations are able to do so because of knowledge and training. And nothing is more of an emergency than when saving a life is on the line. What makes CPR instructors with real life training so valuable? Read on in this week’s blog post!
Black Friday Gone Bad!
20 People Injured in a Black Friday Pepper Spraying! Check out the video!
Extra Weight in Your Midsection Could Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease
Studies show that women who carry extra fat around their midsection are putting themselves at risk for developing cancer and heart disease more than women with smaller waists. If you have a tendency to deposit fat around your middle, there are a few simple steps you can take so that you are never on the receiving end of someone’s CPR training.
Help Prevent Clogged Arteries
It is well understood that clogged arteries (artery plaque) can increase one’s chances of having a stroke or heart attack. Understanding the causes of artery plaque and what you can do to prevent this devastating condition, puts you in the driver’s seat to leading a healthy, long life.
Employers Increasingly Mandating CPR Training for Workers
More and more, companies are realizing the importance of CPR training for their employees.
It just makes sense. Employees spend their entire days in the office amongst co-workers, and the risk for someone undergoing cardiac arrest is unfortunately always prevalent. And when it occurs, every second counts.
CPR Certification Saves Lives! 96 Minutes of CPR Later, He Survives!
Goodhue only has about 800 residents. But in what many people would call a typical small midwestern town response, a handful of those residents banded together to literally take turns performing CPR on a man that most people would have simply given up on!