by Rescue One | Jan 18, 2022 | General Health, Health, Rescue One Blog
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...
by Rescue One | Jun 22, 2021 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips, Rescue One Blog
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...
by Rescue One | Mar 16, 2021 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips, Life Saving
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...
by Rescue One | Jan 25, 2021 | General Health, Health, Life Saving
January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to celebrate the lifesaving impact of blood and platelet donors. It has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients...
by Rescue One | Dec 23, 2020 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips, Rescue One Blog
There are many reasons to get an influenza (flu) vaccine each year. Because of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is be more important than ever. Flu vaccines will not prevent COVID-19, but they will reduce the burden of flu...
by Rescue One | Oct 21, 2020 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can cause long lasting lung damage. As more research is done, the medical field is learning more regarding how it affects the lungs. In a recent article in HopkinsMedicine.org, Panagis Galiatsatos, M.D., M.H.S., an expert on lung disease,...
by Rescue One | Jun 17, 2020 | General Health, Rescue One Blog
According to the CDC, staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. There are a number of ways to stay active during lock-downs and as things start opening up. Parks and Recreational Facilities In many areas, people can visit...
by Rescue One | May 12, 2020 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips, Rescue One Blog
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, when so many of us are very restricted in our movements, it is even more important for people of all ages and abilities to be as active as possible. Even a short break from sitting, by doing 3-5 minutes of physical movement, such...
by Rescue One | May 12, 2020 | General Health, Healthy Tips, Life Saving, Rescue One Blog
According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and those on the front lines in our Nation’s hospitals during the pandemic, the number of heart attacks and strokes a down. However, COVID-19 is not stopping people from having heart attacks, cardiac arrests or...
by Rescue One | Jun 25, 2019 | General Health, Life Saving, Safety
June is National Safety Month and is focused on reducing the leading causes of injury and death in our communities. Summer is known for many outdoor events, such as parties, parades, barbecues, swimming and fireworks! As we head into the fourth of July holiday,...
by Rescue One | May 16, 2019 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips
What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Learn more about high blood pressure. High Blood Pressure can...
by Rescue One | Mar 19, 2019 | General Health, Health, Healthy Tips, Rescue One Blog
Preventing and managing chronic stress can lower your risk for serious conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Managing stress is a good idea for your overall health, and researchers are currently studying whether managing stress...
