The person standing next to you in line at the grocery store suddenly collapses and hits her head on the hard floor. Your toddler starts to choke on a piece of food and turns blue in the face. What ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

If you're often searching for that elusive Band-Aid while trying to keep your freshly cut finger from bleeding, it's time to assemble a first-aid kit. Having supplies in one well-stocked bag can help ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

Many of us are starting to make plans for how we will enjoy our abundant outdoor resources in the coming summer months. I hope that you also take the time to think about safety and prepare for the ...

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 ...

American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety class is scheduled for Aug. 15-16 from 5:30-10 p.m. in Dillon. Adult CPR is offered on Monday, Aug. 15, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Basics on ...

Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department held a class on basic first aid for kids ages 6 to 17 at Lions Club Senior Center on Saturday. Ten-year-old Isabelle Marmole watched with fascination and ...