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Travel Health Kit Checklist
A basic travel health kit is important no matter where you travel. First aid supplies and medications may not always be readily available in other countries or may be different from those available in Canada. A good travel health kit contains enough supplies to prevent illness, handle minor injuries and illnesses, and manage pre-existing medical…
Hiking Safety
Check out these hiking tips and learn how to plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable experience. 1. Know your limits. Choose your hike based on the experience and physical ability of everyone in your group. Some trails are well-marked with little difficulty and elevation gain and some are more technical and require navigation. …
Enjoy the Outdoors…Without a Tick!
Learn how you can reduce your risk: Lyme disease is spread by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. These ticks are often found in and near areas with trees, shrubs, tall grass or piles of leaves. It can cause serious health issues if untreated, but you can take action to reduce your risk. Prevent What…
Bonfire Safety
Bonfire weather is finally here! Establish rules and have a safety plan in place. From camping trips to backyard marshmallow roasting, bonfires have always been a popular way to enjoy the season. Follow these tips to keep your family safe: Check your local weather advisory. Before you even get the logs or propane out, it’s…
Pet First Aid Kit
Keep a kit of basic first aid supplies for the pets in your household. Many items in a family first aid kit can be used for pets, too. Your veterinarian may recommend additional items for your kit based on your pet’s medical condition. Credit: American Veterinary Medical Association
Heart Attack
A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. A less common cause is…
Anaphylaxis: What you need to know.
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that usually occurs very quickly after exposure to a trigger that one is allergic to, such as a food or a bee sting. It is often life threatening. Worldwide, the rates of anaphylaxis have gradually been increasing, at the same time as recognition of allergies in general is also…
80% of Strokes are Preventable
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it and…
CPR: What You Need to Know
Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to the ground, with no pulse, no breathing. And they were simply declared dead. All of that changed when doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore discovered cardiopulmonary resuscitation by accident when studying how to…