First aid tips

Safety is KEY! We were so lucky this year to have a Camp Nurse that was on top of her game. She took a whole week off from her normal job as an Emergency Room Nurse to come and be with us at Girl's Camp. She worked with each Camp Level on learning all of their First Aid Camping Requirements working side by side with our First Aid YCL'S. She did some wonderful hands on demonstrations as well as she got each Young Woman a First Aid Clip with all of the updated First Aid information. I have had…

By Toi Degree Rowan Cooperative Extension We are in the midst of summer in the South, and we truly have had some very hot days. Extreme heat, as it may be referred to, often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. In most of the United States, extreme heat is defined […]

When you're scrambling to make a burn feel better or stop bleeding, knowing what to do helps put the first-aider and the patient at ease. These first aid myths and misconceptions can actually make things worse. Here are 10 common first aid mistakes and advice on what you should do instead.

Have your First Aid Kit ready. Checklist for all essential medicines, equipments and bandages. Happy First Aid Day #firstaid #help #yourself #emergency #health #firstaidkit

Learn about seizure first aid, certification trainings, and on-demand courses. Visit the Epilepsy Foundation.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood and oxygen flowing when a person’s heart and breathing have stopped. We provide step-by-step instructions with illustrations that anyone can perform.

Learn basic first aid for heat stroke and hypothermia and print reminder cards. Be prepared to offer the first aid no matter the weather!

Learn how to perform first aid for burns for your children at home. Burns make a significant contribution to hospital admissions in children.