WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT MONTH DAILY TIP

May 21st 2023 Summer is coming and temperatures and humidity are on the rise. If you think someone may be suffering from overexposure to heat, get them into a cooler environment and give them small amounts of cool sports drink to re-hydrate and replace those lost minerals and electrolytes.

 

WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT MONTH DAILY TIP

May 20th 2023 Never put yourself in danger when helping a victim of an accident or emergency.  Two casualties are worse than one.  Follow the 3 C’s – CHECK the scene and the victim, CALL 911, or have someone else make the call for you and then CARE for the victim until EMS arrives on […]

 

WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT MONTH DAILY TIP

May 19th 2023 Do not defrost frozen meat on the counter.  The only safe way to defrost meat is slowly, in the fridge.  Proper food handling is key to preventing illness.  Keep cold foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid storing perishable foods in the car for longer than […]

 

WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT MONTH DAILY TIP

May 18th 2023 What is a superficial burn? This is a burn that only involves the top layer of skin. It usually causes skin to become red and dry, usually painful and the area may swell. It will heal within a week without permanent scarring. Remember 3 basic things to take care of a burn: […]

 

WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT MONTH DAILY TIP

May 17th 2023 Our Golden Hour Club meets today at Peace Lutheran Church Hall from 10 am – 12 noon.   Today is World Hypertension Day Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can improve your heart health and reduce blood pressure by about 5 to 6 mm Hg if you have […]

 

WORLD RED CROSS RED CRESCENT MONTH DAILY TIP

May 16th 2023 Tomorrow is one of the monthly get togethers for the Golden Hour. The Golden Hour is a seniors gather sponsored by the Bermuda Red Cross that meet at the Peach Lutheran Church Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. They are always looking for volunteers to help with set […]