by Mercedes | Apr 22, 2022 | Health Resource, The Basics
Anyone who has been to a barbershop, hair salon, med spa, etc may have noticed that the employees tend to wear gloves when performing most of their services. But why? No, it’s not because they are concerned with catching your cold. We will be discussing why the beauty...
by Mercedes | Apr 18, 2022 | Health Resource, The Basics
If you have been fortunate enough to enjoy some sunshine in these last few weeks it is time to remember to protect yourself from those UV rays. Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. However, it is important to...
by Mercedes | Apr 8, 2022 | Health Resource, The Basics
The temperatures are warming, the flowers are starting to blossom, and birds are busily building nests for a new family. Spring sounds so beautiful right? For some it can be a time of renewal, for others it is the beginning of seasonal sinus misery. Up to 60 million...
by Mercedes | Feb 18, 2022 | Health Resource, The Basics
Wounds occur in many environments from a surgical to diabetic foot ulcers. We’re going to cover the basics of wound care by explaining types of wounds, principles for wound management, types of dressings, and follow up care. What are the types of wounds? An...
by Mercedes | Jan 21, 2022 | Health Resource, The Basics
As we finish out our The Basics series about first aid we’d like to discuss a powerful life saving device that can prevent death in your workplace. Heart related emergencies can happen anywhere and are extremely common; over 725,000 Americans experience a heart attack...
by Mercedes | Jan 17, 2022 | Health Resource, The Basics
In our last installment of The Basics we discussed what should be included in a basic first aid kit to be considered compliant with OSHA and ANSI guidelines. This week we’ll dive deeper and discuss what additional supplies and quantities should be included in special...
