Reducing the Risk of High Blood Pressure
May is National High Blood Pressure month and represents a great time to become a little more aware of blood pressure regularly. Known as “the silent killer,” high blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and diabetes complications. To better understand the impact of high blood pressure, […]
STROKE
Mention the word, “Stroke” and all types of reactions occur. People are acutely aware of the critical nature that comes with Cerebrovascular Accidents (aka: Stroke). Fortunately, that type of public awareness has made it easier for victims of a CVA to receive the timely treatment required to possibly reverse and/or treat the devastating effects […]
Pediatric First Aid and CPR
With summer approaching, public activity increases – particularly for children and teens. Unfortunately, accompanying sunny days filled with outdoor activities, the rate of injury also increases. While the medical experts encourage increased physical activity, added attention to safety and prevention of injury is the objective. Finding the best method to support this goal is sometimes […]