by Kimberlee Leonard | Jan 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are in peak flu season, with the most prevalent times to get the flu being in the months between December and February. Don’t think you are out of the woods just because you didn’t get sick during peak flu season. With more than 36,000 people dying from the flu...
by Kimberlee Leonard | Jan 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
More than ever, our children’s safety is a priority for every parent. Being a helicopter parent gets a lot of negative attention but when you think about the progression or risks that kids are exposed to compared to when “we grew up.” Sure, there we were always told...
by | Jan 20, 2019 | Car Safety, Car Seat Safety, CPR and First Aid, Emergency Preparation, Special Needs Children
Children with special needs have specific safety requirements pertaining to life. Whether interacting with others, traveling or having a family meal, a child with special needs often can’t be left without precautions taken. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, when I...
by Kimberlee Leonard | Jan 19, 2019 | Car Safety, Car Seat Safety
New laws about breaking windows to rescue babies or dogs left in cars during summer heat have made emergency car window breakers a hot topic. The job of the window breaker is to break the glass in an emergency situation to get out of the car. Having one could help a...
by Kimberlee Leonard | Jan 18, 2019 | CPR and First Aid
Choking sometimes called an airway obstruction, is when an object prevents a person from getting the air needed. Back blows are the first step to helping someone dislodge something from their throat followed by abdominal thrusts. Abdominal thrusts are also called the...
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