Hand Washing Recommendations from the CDC

Hand washing is critical in helping prevent the spread of germs   It may seem like an obvious and simple task, but many people don’t wash their hands correctly. In order to help prevent the spread of disease, we want to share this video put together by the CDC (Center for Disease Control). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends frequently washing your hands throughout each day[..]

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Online Safety Training – A Great Solution For People Working From Home

Online Learning – Helping In More Ways Due to the current Coronavirus situation, medical attention in a lot of areas is delayed or perhaps unsupported, so it is more important than ever to be trained and ready should a situation arise. While onsite CPR and Safety Training are being postponed, there are alternatives available right now such as Online Safety training or Blended learning[..]

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Just Around The Corner – June is National Safety Month

Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace, which is why the National Safety Council will still be recognizing National Safety Month® in June. Observed annually by NSC, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, National Safety Month focuses on saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to any[..]

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In Memory of Many, In Honor of All

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It’s still safe to perform CPR during the pandemic, study says

Is it safe to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to try to save his life? Or are you risking being infected with the novel coronavirus or giving it to a dying man? There’s an answer: It’s strongly encouraged that people perform CPR or chest compressions on others during the global pandemic, according to a report published by a group of Seattle emergency room physicians[..]

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Mother credits CPR class for saving son’s life

A Bloomington mother’s mission is to encourage all parents to know CPR 3-year-old Becket Neeely loves dinosaurs and has endless energy. In the fall of 2017, his family was visiting friends in Chicago. In a moment of miscommunication, Sarah and her husband thought the other had an eye on Becket. “I didn’t know where my son was and there he was at the bottom of the pool,” Neeley said.[..]

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Friends encourage folks to learn CPR after saving a life

A fun camping trip took a dangerous turn last weekend. But thanks to the help of a Bedford County dispatcher, a group of friends were able to save a man’s life using CPR. “I was terrified, just holding your friend in your hands, and there’s nothing there, just a vessel,” Joshua Martin said. He tried his best to stay calm when he found his friend, Josh George, unconscious last weekend.[..]

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A life saved at the drive-through…

A Taco Bell employee in Tennessee is being hailed a hero for saving a man’s life after he passed out in the drive-thru. Sonja Nixon Frazier, the night shift manager at a Taco Bell restaurant in Clarksville, doesn’t usually work during the day. But on August 12, in a fortunate turn of events, she happened to be on duty when she and two coworkers noticed a car driving in the wrong[..]

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National Preparedness Month – Make A Plan

Make A PlanMake a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family,[..]

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National Preparedness Month – Building an Emergency Kit

Build A KitAfter an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items[..]

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