95% of critical medical care is given to victims of traumatic injuries by, by-standers, or “immediate responders”, before emergency responders arrive. It has been demonstrated lives have been saved as a result.This grant and successful implementation in schools across the country has the potential to create a nation of immediate responders, saving countless lives. To date …
Tuesday evenings October 1, 2019 though November 26, 2019 Class Times: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Classes are held at Laconia High School 345 Union Ave. Laconia DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY? In 95% of all emergencies, it is the victim or bystander who provides immediate assistance on scene before emergency …
The Partners in Community Wellness Team (PiCWell) is in the process of collecting data to draft the Regional 3-Year Strategic Plan for Substance Misuse. PiCWell exists to support the Winnipesaukee Public Health Council (WPHC), Partnership for Public Health (PPH), local coalitions, health care providers and others who are working to reduce the impact of substance …
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The Department of Health and Human Services has announced there has been a significant increase in the number of people in New Hampshire diagnosed with hepatitis A. Since November 2018, 130 people have been diagnosed with hepatitis A , compared to an average of 6-7 in recent years. Although the majority of the cases diagnosed …