No one should have to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone. This is why I have joined the American Cancer Society in support of their lifesaving work by becoming a candidate in their Real Men Wear Pink campaign. As a candidate, I am committed to raising awareness and funds to help the American Cancer Society [...]
Community Ambulance is challenging the public and other first responders to donate a backpack filled with school supplies. These supplies will be donated to help homeless youth, children in foster care and children fighting cancer. We are partnering with GiveTribe, Project 150 and Candlelighters to get as many backpacks as possible. The need in [...]
Come join Community Ambulance for our quarterly Blood Drive and Open House!! We are hosting a public blood drive, partnering with American Red Cross. Bring the whole family!! There will be snacks, movies and ambulance tours for children while parents give blood. Every donor receives a goody bag and free entry to a comedy show [...]
Now that the weather is warming up, more families and children are spending time outside and in the backyard. There are many hidden poisons right in front of us that we don't even realize are dangerous. Here is a list of the most common backyard poisons: OLEANDER: All parts of the plant are poisonous [...]
People find themselves in emergencies that make it difficult to think straight. At these times, all emergency personnel who are trying to help you need to know many things about you – especially if you have a complex medical history. They would love to know: Who you are… what medications you are using… what [...]
February is National Heart Health Month. Here is information on Heart Disease, what it is and how to reduce your chance of getting it: Heart Disease (including Coronary Heart disease, Hypertension and Stroke) is the #1 killer in the U.S. It is also a major cause of disability. Cardiovascular disease, listed as the underlying [...]
DO Consider safer alternatives such as glow sticks, confetti poppers or colored streamers Observe your local & state laws Have a designated sober adult light all legal fireworks Light one firework at a time & move away quickly Keep children and other observers at a safe distance – behind a protective barrier Store fireworks [...]
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS: Not all burns are caused by fire! They can also be caused by common household products like cleaners, weed killers and pool chemicals. Keep these locked away and out of reach of children! HOT LIQUIDS AND STEAM Not all burns are caused by fire! Did you know that scald burns [...]
DO Use oven mitts, not towels, to handle hot pots and pans Use caution when cooking with grease – keep burner on a low to medium setting and keep a pan lid in reach Make sure smoke alarms are in place on each level of your home and replace batteries every 6 months Have an [...]
Burns and Scalds CAN be prevented!! All it takes is a split second for a preventable accident to forever change your child's life.
