JOPLIN, Mo. — Experts hope to turn bystanders into life savers. An instructor from “Life Pro Safety” hosted a CPR and first aid certification course in Joplin over the weekend. The goal of these ...

Emergencies rarely come with warning. A sudden collapse at a sporting event, a choking child at a family gathering, or a workplace injury can occur in seconds and leave bystanders unsure of what to do ...

CARBONDALE, ILL. (WSIL) — When every second counts, will you be ready to respond? The Carbondale Park District is teaming up with the American Red Cross to offer lifesaving skills that could make all ...

Life over limb is the motto with emergency first aid, and the Good Samaritan Law protects a person giving aid unless invasive techniques are used, like a tracheotomy. Each state has its own version ...

An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...

Emergencies can occur at any time, in any place, and being prepared to handle them can make a life-saving difference. In Decatur, Alabama, as in many other communities, the need for individuals with ...

Maybe you learned how to use an Epipen when your child was diagnosed with food allergy; you took a CPR course before your baby was born; and you have first aid supplies stashed in your car, office, ...

Coroner James Williams says the child died Wednesday in Houston County after possibly choking on food.

Thankfully, there is a program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health ...