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May 06, 2016 – May 2016 marks the 28th annual National Trauma Awareness Month, a call to focus on injury prevention and raising trauma awareness. Traumatic injuries are the number one cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 46 years old, and the number three cause of death overall in the

This year nearly 900,000 law enforcement officers in the United States will put their lives on the line to ensure the safety and protection of others. Often it can be a rewarding experience, however every year there are nearly 60,000 assaults on law enforcement officers. More than 20,000 law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in

e·mer·gen·cy: a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. From natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, to power outages and house fires, preparation is required to adequately respond to unexpected and dangerous scenarios. Being informed, making a plan, and having a medical kit ensures you can be better prepared to deal with an emergency.

Face it, first aid kits are just not as cool as toys and tools. Yet the proper medical supplies are vitally important during an emergency. When it comes to protecting what matters most, don’t cut corners. Does your first aid kit have what it takes to actually save lives during an emergency? Ask yourself these

If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing or just downright overwhelming to tackle on your own, then this blog post is for you. I know what it feels like when it seems like there are so many things in front of us that we can’t do anything about because they’re

If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing or just downright overwhelming to tackle on your own, then this blog post is for you. I know what it feels like when it seems like there are so many things in front of us that we can’t do anything about because they’re

If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing or just downright overwhelming to tackle on your own, then this blog post is for you. I know what it feels like when it seems like there are so many things in front of us that we can’t do anything about because they’re