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Chinook Donates 33 Officer Response Kits to the Wheeling, IL. Police Department

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Police officers are often the first on the scene of an emergency, where treating a wounded person before EMS crews arrive can be the difference between life or death. From the Tucson, Ariz. shooting that wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to treating victims in the Boston Marathon bombing, police officers around the nation are providing emergency care to injured […]

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Emergency Preparedness Month

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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.

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Medical Concerns for Climbing and Backcountry Travel

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Most of our customers understand combat medicine, but do you know how to handle the myriad of injuries and ailments common in the backcountry? To keep you traveling safely, we are happy to offer this exclusive sneak peek into Dr. Mike Layton’s chapter on Medical Concerns from his newest edition of Climbing Stronger, Faster, Healthier: Beyond the Basics.

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