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  ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog July 26, 2022 Children can learn to call 911 from a young age, potentially saving a life by getting help where it’s needed quicker. But children, especially little kids, need to be actively taught how to call for help and then retaught periodically for better retention. Here are some best practices for how to teach your child to call 911. TIPS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN TO CALL 911 IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Calling 911 might seem straight-forward, but it can be overwhelming for young children in a  stressful emergency situation. When teaching children to call for help, be sure to follow these simple steps:   1.      Clearly explain what an emergency is and isn’t Tell your child that 911 is a special phone number to call when they need help. Give real examples of an actual emergency, such as during a fire, after a car accident, if a family member is having a medical emergency, or if they feel unsafe where they are (e.g....

  UsAgainstAlzheimer’s podcast for people interested in brain health. The Alzheimer's journey can range from three to twenty-plus years. Typically, people living with late-stage Alzheimer's or another dementia decline to a point when they are no longer able to communicate. But for some, after years of relative silence, they can suddenly communicate coherently, even if only for a short time. This phenomenon is called paradoxical lucidity in dementia.    In this episode of BrainStorm, I speak with Dr. Joan M. Griffin, Professor of Health Services Research at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Consultant at the Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery at the Mayo Clinic, about her landmark study to understand these lucid moments.   LISTEN NOW  After the episode, learn more about how you can join UsAgainstAlzheimer’s A-LIST®, a research-ready, online community where people with dementia, caregivers, and anyone at risk or interested in brain heal...

INSIGHTS FROM 24 MILLION  PREHOSPITAL RECORDS The purpose of this report is to contribute knowledge and insights to not only local, state, and  federal agencies but the healthcare industry as a whole. This Collaborate Report is three  years (2019 – 2021) of retrospective analyses that encompasses almost 24 million prehospital  Emergency Medical Services (EMS) incidents across the nation. This report spans various  themes including Influenza and COVID-19, traffic-related incidents, behavioral health,  alcohol and suspected substance use, fall injuries and more.                 Snapshot of the report’s findings. Download a free copy of the report for complete insights.                                                        Download the Report

  The most influential fire service leaders of all time Click HERE for article  in FireRescue1   CRR curriculum manager and adjunct instructor, National Fire Academy; Former fire prevention officer, Hagerstown (Maryland) Fire Department Kris Blume, fire chief with the Meridian (Idaho) Fire Department, spotlighted a topic that, quite frankly, doesn’t get enough attention – and the man who advocates for increased knowledge: “Mike Weller is a 30-year veteran of the American fire service and has spent more than two decades instructing and teaching the fire service about community risk reduction. When we look at the list of those individuals who have changed our lives and the fire service, Mike Weller is at the top of my list. Any student who has participated in the Managing Officer or Executive Fire Officer Program over the past decade will know his name. His undying passion and love of the profession and the deep impact he has on the fire service are unmatched. Risk red...