how to plan for your child's medical emergencies

Stayin’ Alive: Who Should Take A CPR Certification Course

CPR is something that nobody wants to ever have to use but can prove to be a life-saving technique. Though some may be required to learn CPR for employment purposes, the truth is that these courses are for everyone! Here are just a few examples of who can benefit from taking a CPR certification course.  First-Time Parents Becoming a parent for the first time means that you will have much to learn when it comes to dealing with an emergency. Read More 

Important Healthcare Services To Seek At An Urgent Care Facility

Medical crises can happen at any time. However, your primary care doctor may not be available when you fall ill or suffer an injury. Further, your health crisis may be so significant that your primary care physician cannot treat it sufficiently. Instead of waiting for your doctor's office to open or waiting hours for treatment at the emergency room, you can go to a clinic that is designed to address dire health conditions. Read More 

Rash Leaving You Itching And Scratching? What It Could Be

Rashes come in a lot of different forms, some can affect the entire body, while others can only be on some parts of the body. If you have a rash, it may be causing you slight discomfort and causing you to itch and scratch constantly. If you have a rash, you're going to want it treated right away. If you're concerned about what it may be, read on for a few things that may have caused your rash. Read More 

Important Things You Need To Know Before Going To A Walk-In Medical Clinic

If you have a minor injury or illness and feel like it is appropriate to seek medical attention, then you have a variety of different options. Ideally, you call up your family doctor and are able to book an appointment. However, if no appointments are available, then you also always have the option of going to a pay-for-service walk-in medical clinic.  To help you decide if a walk-in is the best option for your situation, you must first know these important things. Read More 

To Call Or Not To Call? When Is An Ambulance Necessary?

When a medical emergency strikes, it can be difficult to decide whether you should call an ambulance or drive to the hospital. It's understandable to want to avoid using emergency resources if you don't need to and making a big deal out of nothing. If you're worried about using an ambulance when it's not necessary, here are some things to think about.  Questions to Ask Yourself The first thing you should do is ask yourself some important questions pertaining to the victim's injury. Read More