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3 Goals to Set for a Safe and Healthy 2019
It’s a new year and what better time to set new goals? A lot of people want to be more healthy when the new year comes around, but what do you need to do in order to accomplish these goals? [bctt tweet="If you are wondering what you need to do to have a safe and...
Happy New Year from Health Street!
It’s hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end. This is the time of the year we pause and reflect, analyze the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come. We consider what went well and look for opportunities for growth. [bctt tweet="...
6 School Safety Tips Every Administrator Should Read
School safety is critical when caring for children. Being safe in school begins with the administrator. Every administrator must understand the importance of safety and thoroughly comprehend safety procedures. Safety Tips for the Classroom Nobody wants to be in a...
The History of CPR
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and is used in emergencies to help a patient when they have stopped breathing. The main goal of CPR is not to restart the heart, but to return blood flow and oxygen to the body, brain and tissues. [bctt tweet="People have...
How Much Medical Training Do 911 Operators Receive?
911 operators don’t just answer the phone. They are trained professionals who provide life-saving emergency medical interventions, prioritize calls, and dispatch the proper personnel to an emergency. What type of medical training do people need in order to become a...
12 Songs to Help You Administer CPR
The statistics are staggering. Studies show that more than 70% of sudden cardiac arrest occur at home, and 95% of these victims will die before reaching the hospital. The quicker you administer CPR, the lower the chances of brain damage or even death. This means...
What to Look For in a First Aid Training Program
The importance of learning first aid cannot be overstated. Accidents happen all the time, and being trained in first aid allows you to help in administering much needed medical attention, and possibly even save someone’s life. In fact, some businesses even require...
When to Perform CPR: 3 Signs
According to the American Heart Association, 475,000 Americans died from cardiac arrest last year, and more than 350,000 were outside of a hospital. Cardiac arrest occurs when someone’s heart stops pumping. There are many causes of cardiac arrest, including heart...
EMT vs Paramedic: What’s the Difference?
If you are exploring a career in emergency medical services, one of the first questions you will probably ask is simple: What is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic? An EMT provides basic emergency care and transport support, while a paramedic has more...
5 Reasons Your Teenager Should Learn CPR
According to the American Heart Association, children as young as age nine are able to learn and retain CPR. Why might kids aged this young need to learn CPR training? There are many instances that might arise and warrant their life-saving skills. CPR Training Saves...
EMT Training: What to Expect From Start to Finish
Considering a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT)? You might have questions about the job and the process required to become one. When investigating the EMT job description, it's important to take into account all of the duties of this life-saving...
Valuable Health Resources in Houston
2026 Guide: Valuable Health Resources in Houston Houston is home to more than 2.4 million residents, making it the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States. Access to healthcare, mental health services, food support, and financial...
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