Create a Home First Aid Kit
Maintaining first-aid supplies at your home is an essential task. Every home should own a well-stocked first-aid kit that is easily accessible. Having the necessary supplies on hand ahead of …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be serious and life-threatening. Every year, there are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States alone. It is essential to be able …
How to use a dry powder inhaler and everything you need to know
A dry powder inhaler or DPI is a friend to many; these include people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, there are other types of inhalers, so …
What Can an Abdominal X-Ray Diagnose? Everything You Need to Know
When your abdomens get stomachaches or other pains, your doctor may want to take an x-ray of the area to get a better look at what’s going on. This diagnostic …
Chest Pain Emergencies
Chest pain emergencies can be serious, and it is important to seek immediate medical attention if you are experiencing chest pain. Chest pain that is accompanied by other symptoms such …
Children and Poison Prevention
Poison prevention takes intentional action. Did you know that accidental poisoning is one of the biggest health threats to children? Approx 67,500 children aged under five had to visit the …
Navigating Healthy Holiday Eating
When navigating healthy holiday eating, the key is to plan and be mindful of portion size, quality and quantity of what you consume. During this busy time of year, with …
Diabetes Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month To promote Diabetes Awareness Month, it is important to know the different types of diabetes, who gets diabetes, the types of diabetes, and how we …
Car Accident Injuries
When you are involved in a car accident, there are several steps that you should take to ensure your safety and the safety of others. First and foremost, it is …