From Our Blog…
Youth Heart Safety Check.
Read the explanation below then complete the questionnaire to find out how prepared your child's schools, camps, and sports facilities are to protect young hearts. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops...
PHW 17th Annual National Heart to Heart
The Only National Event Solely Dedicated to SCA Prevention in Youth! January 14-16, 2022 Crowne Plaza Phoenix - Chandler Golf Resort Katy Gruber and Elizabeth Orendorff of Rescue One Training for Life will be participating in the event as both a Sponsor and Trade...
Add Color to Your Diet Each Day
Colorful, delicious, and nutritious foods help keep our bodies and minds healthier, longer! Below are five reasons to add fruit and vegetables to your daily diet Fruits and vegetables tend to be free of the bad things we are tempted to consume. Fruits and vegetables...
How to Identify Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest can strike without warning Do you suspect someone is experiencing cardiac arrest? The signs are: Sudden loss of responsiveness – The person doesn’t respond, even if you tap them hard on the shoulders or ask loudly if they're OK. The person doesn’t move,...
Frederick, Maryland Training Re-Opens
Rescue One is happy to announce that we've re-opened our Frederick, MD training facility and have will be providing the following upcoming trainings. Frederick, Maryland Location Signature Flight Support FDK Frederick Municipal Airport 330 Aviation Way, Frederick,...
Staying Hydrated in the Heat
"Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated." - Mayo Clinic When the temperatures heat up...
Heart Health Risks All Men Should Know
June is International Men's Health Month. “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men’s health is truly a family issue.” — Congressman Bill Richardson (May 1994) In...
What Everyone Should Know to Stop Bleeding After an Injury
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. The greater the number of people who know how to control bleeding in an injured patient, the greater the chances of surviving that injury. By learning what you should do in case of an...
May is STOP THE BLEED Month
Uncontrolled bleeding injuries can result from natural and manmade disasters and from everyday accidents. If this bleeding is severe, it can kill an individual in minutes, potentially before trained responders can arrive. Providing bystanders with basic tools and...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress has effects on our bodies, our mood and our behavior. It's important to learn how to identify stress and take action to reduce or manage your stress. Some of the best ways to deal with stress are as follows: Make a point to exercise regularly. Practice...
Bleeding Disorders
It is important for all to raise awareness of the rare group of people that suffer from bleeding disorders. These disorders include but are not limited to people that suffer from Hemophilia A & B types, Von Willebrand Disease one of the most common, and other rare...
Should You Donate Plasma if You’ve Had COVID-19?
If you have fully recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help patients currently fighting the infection by donating your plasma. Right now, donors are critically needed as COVID-19 cases rise. Individuals who have contracted and fought COVID-19 now carry the antibodies. By donating your plasma, you can hep others fight the disease… and save lives!