Somewhere along the line you probably learned the basics of first aid. If someone scrapes their knee you wash it and stick on a band aid. If the cut is deeper, you apply pressure and get some help.

Q What are the essentials for a vacation first-aid kit? We are spending a week at the lake with two other families. I want to be prepared, but not loaded down with useless stuff. Our group has kids ...

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The person standing next to you in line at the grocery store suddenly collapses and hits her head on the hard floor. Your toddler starts to choke on a piece of food and turns blue in the face. What ...

The other night, I was walking my dog before bed when an errant rusty screw went through the sole of my Birkenstocks and into my toe. I hobbled home — luckily enough, I was just a few steps away — and ...

If you're often searching for that elusive Band-Aid while trying to keep your freshly cut finger from bleeding, it's time to assemble a first-aid kit. Having supplies in one well-stocked bag can help ...

Summer fun is here: sun, sports, pools, playgrounds and other outdoor activities abound. It’s no surprise to any parent that the summer season is also the busiest for your local emergency room.

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People interested in learning about handling major back-country emergencies as well as training on more common minor medical problems encountered outdoors may register for a wilderness first aid ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You’ve heard of CPR and direct pressure for physical first aid response, but what about becoming a first responder for mental health? In this Hear me. See me. podcast, Mikki ...

Our Go 4 It, First Aid Basics event is taking place right now in Dearborn, following a bit of a scare earlier on Tuesday.First responders were called to the building to ensure everything was okay.

Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department held a class on basic first aid for kids ages 6 to 17 at Lions Club Senior Center on Saturday. Ten-year-old Isabelle Marmole watched with fascination and ...