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WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
Winter Weather Preparedness: Gear Up for the Cold
As winter blankets the landscape in snow and ice, it’s essential to prepare for the unique challenges that come with the...
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Project Lavoy: A Tribute to Zachary Lavoy’s Legacy in Blood Transfusion Technology
Honoring a Hero with Life-Saving Innovation In the realm of medical innovation, Project Lavoy stands as a tribute to the...
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How to be an EMT
So, You Want to Be an EMT! Where Do I Start?
Becoming an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is an exciting, hands-on way to make a difference in people’s lives. EMTs...
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COMPACT, PORTABLE, LIFESAVING: The New IDPA for Traumatic Bleeding
COMPACT, PORTABLE, LIFESAVING: The New IDPA for Traumatic Bleeding
Every second counts in the world of emergency medical services. The ability to swiftly and effectively manage bleeding...
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First Responders Guide to the X8T Tactical Tourniquet
First-Responders Guide to the X8T Tactical Tourniquet
In critical trauma situations, particularly those involving severe bleeding, a reliable tourniquet can be the difference...
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Beyond Traditional Training: How SMRT is Shaping the Future of Combat Medicine
Combat medics play a critical role in military operations, often serving as the first line of medical care for wounded...
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A Perfect Multi-Purpose Emergency Bandage - The Cravat (Triangular Bandage)
Emergencies happen unexpectedly!  Having the right medical gear in your car, boat, office, or backpack can equip you for...
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BY-DOer
National Trauma Awareness Month. Don’t Be a Bystander – Be a ‘By-doer’
May 06, 2016 – May 2016 marks the 28th annual National Trauma Awareness Month, a call to focus on injury prevention...
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Prevention is the Best Zika Virus Treatment
With spring just on the horizon, mosquitos aren’t on the forefront of everyone’s mind. But with recent buzz about the...
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WHEELING PD
Chinook Donates 33 Officer Response Kits to the Wheeling, IL. Police Department
Police officers are often the first on the scene of an emergency, where treating a wounded person before EMS crews arrive...
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POLICE WEEK
National Police Week – Tell Us Your Lifesaving Story
This year nearly 900,000 law enforcement officers in the United States will put their lives on the line to ensure the...
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POLICE CHIEF MAGAZINE
Chinook Medical Gear featured in Police Chief Magazine
There When You Need It The average police duty belt today can weigh 15 pounds or more. That’s understandable when one...
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3 Things Every First Aid Kit Should Have
Face it, first aid kits are just not as cool as toys and tools. Yet the proper medical supplies are vitally important...
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EPM LAYERS
Emergency Preparedness Month
e·mer·gen·cy: a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. From natural disasters...
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Medical Concerns for Climbing and Backcountry Travel
Most of our customers understand combat medicine, but do you know how to handle the myriad of injuries and ailments common...
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