Preventing Poison Exposure
Each year, approximately three million people, many of them young children, swallow or make contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...
Tips for Stopping the Bleed
No matter how rapidly emergency responders arrive, bystanders are always first on the scene. In the event that a victim is experiencing life-threatening bleeding, it ...
Safe Sleep Practices for Infants
Acadian Ambulance Service has joined the Southwest Louisiana Safe Sleep Task Force, a public safety initiative on sharing the importance of infant safe sleep education ...
How to Properly Dispose of Prescription Medication
Unused prescription medication may seem harmless, but actually must be treated with care so that it doesn’t harm people, animals or the environment. America’s opioid ...
Pool and Water Safety: Drowning Prevention Tips
Swimming is a favorite summertime activity of both children and adults, and safety is a top concern when water is involved. The U.S. Consumer ...
Children in Hot Cars
The following fact sheet and safety tips are courtesy of KidsandCars.org. Click on the images to download the full PDF:
What’s the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu?
This year's flu season has been very severe. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the peak of the flu season is still a few ...
New Year’s Eve Safety
New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the previous year and welcome a new year and new beginning. As you work on your ...
Cold Weather Safety
Winter can wreak havoc on health, and can be dangerous at home or on the road. Follow these safety tips to help keep you ...
