by Austin Long | Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your first aid kit is your toolbox. It is your go-to in all emergencies. Make sure that you are prepared with everything you need. This list is not all inclusive, but it is a good start! Make sure you get trained on how to use this stuff by taking a First Aid class....
by Austin Long | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
If this is something that you hear often, “we can’t believe that you tripped over/slipped/fell and sprained your ankle again”, then you definitely need to know what RICE is. Not the delicious underbelly of your favorite sushi roll, but the acronym RICE. RICE is...
by Austin Long | Apr 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
The heart is the most important part of the body. If your heart shuts down, you shut down. And with heart disease being the number one killer in the United States, we should be sensitive to exactly what is going on with it. The question is, what is normal? If...
by Austin Long | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Be careful this Easter! While people are running around celebrating with family, some become unaware of their surroundings. Kids and adults both are always at risk of choking, so here are the 6 objects you need to look out for… Candy, duh. And Chocolate is the...
by Austin Long | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Pumping adrenaline, sweat begins to form, you can hear your heart pumping in your ears, and all you can think about is helping the person in need. This is an emergency. Being a first responder is a lot of responsibility, and most people are not up to the challenge....
by Austin Long | Mar 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Heart Disease is the number one killer in the United States. Most people are required to take CPR classes and most public facilities have a defibrillator on hand in case of heart attacks. So, if heart disease is such a huge issue, how can we avoid what seems to be the...
by Austin Long | Feb 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Children are known to always grab exactly what they shouldn’t be grabbing; whether it is a hot pan, mom’s makeup, or deciding that they want to color a mural on your office wall with crayons. However, kids don’t understand that there are consequences...
by Austin Long | Feb 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
We aren’t sure you can get much worse than breaking a bone. But, it is always more embarrassing when breaking a bone with everyone watching as you attempt a very simple task (walking for example). Fractures are extremely common and they seem to happen in the all-time...
by Mike Long | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
SolicitudSubsidioDeCapacitacion_Espanol 2018-19 HealthSafetyTrainingGrant Application_English 2018-19 The YMCA CRS has started voucher program again!! If you are working in a licensed childcare home, or center you can apply for this grant. The cost of the classes with...
by Mike Long | Aug 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
In San Diego, Summer doesn’t end when school is in session. According to usclimatedata.com, the average temperature in San Diego is 76 degrees Fahrenheit which puts all citizens at a risk for heat stroke. This medical emergency should not be taken likely,...
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