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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

WDIV and the American Red Cross are teaming up to help community members prepare for emergencies for our July Go 4 It event: First Aid Basics. The in-person training session aims to equip participants ...

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 ...

First aid kits provide your first defense against injuries ranging from minor cuts in your daily life to serious issues that require professional help. To find the best first aid kits, we interviewed ...

Every home needs a dedicated first aid kit, even if it’s only used to organize the supplies scattered in medicine cabinets, drawers and cupboards, making it much easier to grab them in a stressful ...

You’re meticulous about monitoring the expiration dates on milk cartons. You carefully check sell-by dates before putting meat in your shopping cart. And you take a moment to scan cans, bottles and ...

The past week has shown us that you can never predict when a peaceful protest will escalate into something violent. (Though it’s certainly happening a lot these days, mainly thanks to inappropriate ...