SAULT STE. MARIE — When an emergency situation happens and someone is hurt, knowing how to help administer basic first aid is of vital importance, yet few people are prepared for such an event. Sault ...

Patty Brooks is the executive director with the Eastern South Dakota chapter of the American Red Cross. She’s joining us to share information about how we can all get educated in basic first-aid for ...

We all probably know basic first aid like what to do when you get a burn or what you’re supposed to do if you cut your finger in the kitchen. That said, when the time comes for you to actually use all ...

Our pets rely on us to take care of them when they’re sick or injured. But if we’re not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way ...

First aid refers to the immediate care given to an injured or ill person until full medical treatment is available. You might perform CPR for cardiac arrest, apply pressure to stop bleeding, or use an ...

It’s smart to be as ready as you can be for whatever life throws at you, especially when it comes to your family’s health.