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Federal officials say the number of West Nile virus cases reported in the United States this year through September is the highest year-to-date total since 1999 when it was first detected in this country. With a reported 1,993 cases of West Nile virus as of September 4th nationwide, including 87 deaths, this outbreak is affecting …
Home healthcare is when a patient receives treatment at home instead of in a hospital. There are multiple reasons people may need assistance while living at home. The biggest reason is not having the means or capability to transport themselves to a hospital for regular treatments. This can stem from age, illness, or injury, regardless, …
When a person’s heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, every second counts in saving their life. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can only help minutely for a short-time; the heart needs to be “jump-started” to start pumping regularly again. Automated external defibrillators (AED) make this possible and can save lives when used properly. What is an AED? …
Training and certification is necessary before attempting to administer treatment. To become certified, check out the classes offered by the Red Cross here: Red Cross: Find A Class; or contact a manager or supervisor to see if your company offers training for employees. History of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation can be performed with or without the use …
IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HEATSTROKE DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY Warmer months are upon us and with them come spending more time outside in the heat. Many forget that there are health risks involved with exposing your body to too much heat. In fact, many forget heat stroke can occur until it actually …
