Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to process glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. An organ called the pancreas secretes insulin, a hormone that causes glucose to move from the bloodstream into the cells, where it is used for energy In a person who has diabetes, either the pancreas fails to make […]
Are you a current nursing student or someone hoping to be accepted into a nursing program? Wondering which first aid courses you might need to take as part of the process? We can help you out. First of all, congratulations! Nursing is such an exciting field with a lot of opportunities. Whichever school and program […]
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In a country that borders on three oceans and spans six time zones, creating an emergency response system that works for every region is a huge challenge. That’s why emergency management in Canada is a shared responsibility. That means everyone has an important role to play, including individuals, communities, governments, the private sector and volunteer […]
Roughly 5,000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada every year. The worldwide cost of natural disasters has skyrocketed from $2 billion in the 1980s, to $27 billion over the past decade. Canada’s first billion dollar disaster, the Saguenay flood of 1996, triggered a surge of water, rocks, trees and mud that forced 12,000 residents to evacuate […]
As a new parent, you want to do the best for your baby. You may feel a push towards products that are labelled “natural”, “organic”, and “non-GMO”, but when it comes to sugars and sweeteners, a natural alternative might not be best. In Canada, honey has been linked to cases of infantile botulism. Infantile botulism […]
Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or food-related illness) happens when a person gets sick from eating food that has been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites . Learn more about exactly what bacteria can cause food poisoning here. Because of all the changes happening in your body, you and your unborn babies are […]
If someone you knew had a seizure, would you know how to help? Seizures can be frightening to see, but it is easy to care for a person who is having a seizure. However, most seizures only last a few minutes and the person usually recovers fully without any complications. Signs & Symptoms Common signs […]
About 4 people a day die of illicit drug overdoses in BC – more than suicides, homicides and vehicle deaths combined. This number is staggering, and we wanted to help. Now we can proudly say that Alert First Aid is a registered Take Home Naloxone site! This means that we are now able to provide […]
We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these tools can become vital in helping you and your family deal get in touch and stay informed. So here are […]
