You may no longer be more likely to go into cardiac arrest on Monday morning, study says

The most common time to experience sudden cardiac arrest could be changing, according to new research.“The dogma — in fact, this is everywhere, in all the textbooks about sudden cardiac arrest — [is that] the most common time period for people to have a sudden cardiac arrest is early in the morning,” said Dr. Sumeet Chugh, one of the authors of the study published[..]

CPR Saves lives at Food 4 Less

Medford, OR. Fire-Rescue honored four distinct community members, as well as local business, Food 4 Less, on Thursday for their heroic and fast-acting efforts that saved two lives in December. Over the Christmas holiday, two separate incidents that both involved people going into cardiac arrest, happened a week apart at the same Medford Food 4 Less. According to Medford Fire-Rescue, both[..]

Don’t just think about learning CPR/First Aid – Schedule your class now and get certified

CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes  Anyone can learn CPR, is your firm ready to save a life? #cprreadytosavealife UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers weekly CPR classes for companies and groups, UniFirst First Aid + Safety’s CPR, AED and First Aid training program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to[..]

Why you should know the difference between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and a Heart attack…

Often times sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are used synonymously. In truth, the two are very different from one another. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. In short, a heart attack is about “circulation” and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.  Heart[..]

One New Years Resolution For Anyone – Learn CPR

CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes Here’s a Life-Saving New Years Resolution for anyone – Learn CPR UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers weekly CPR classes for companies and groups, UniFirst First Aid + Safety’s CPR, AED and First Aid training program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to[..]

The Perfect Gift for Christmas – First Aid/CPR Certification

CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group Classes Need a new idea for the perfect Christmas gift for your employees? UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers weekly CPR classes for companies and groups, UniFirst First Aid + Safety’s CPR, AED and First Aid training program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and[..]

The life saving skill you should know – CPR, are you ready to save a life?

CPR/First Aid – Corporate and Group ClassesAnyone can learn CPR, are your employees trained to save a life?  UniFirst First Aid + Safety offers weekly CPR classes for companies and groups, UniFirst First Aid + Safety’s CPR, AED and First Aid training program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care[..]

February is heart awareness month – What you need to know…

When to Call 911Call 911 right away if you or someone else has signs of a heart attack. Don’t ignore any signs or feel embarrassed to call for help. Acting fast can save a life. Call 911 even if you aren’t sure it’s a heart attack. An ambulance is the best and safest way to get to the hospital. In an ambulance, EMTs (emergency medical technicians) can keep track of how you are doing[..]

More tips for heart month…

More heart-healthy tips…Take Action: Food and AlcoholEat healthy. Eating healthy can help lower your risk of heart disease. A heart-healthy diet includes foods that are low in saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium (salt). Heart-healthy items include high-fiber foods (whole grains, fruits, and vegetables) and certain fats (like the fats in olive oil and fish). Use this[..]

Signs of a heart attack, you need to read this…..

What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. Part of the heart may die if the person doesn’t get help quickly. Some common signs of a heart attack include:Pain or discomfort in the center or left side of the chest – or a feeling of pressure, squeezing, or fullness Pain or discomfort in the upper body – like the arms, back, shoulders,[..]