Emergency situations can happen anywhere and at anytime. At home, work or in a public area. At First Edition First Aid, we carry a wide-array of Philips-brand AEDs and accessories designed for the regular responder to help when someone goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to 40,000…
National Healthy Eating Day is on Nov. 1, 2021. On this day, the goal is to raise awareness about making smart food choices at work, home, school and when eating out. The Government of Canada emphasizes that good health is a major contributing factor for social, economic, and social development. The healthier Canadians are, the…
Can AEDs Bring People Back to Life? – Defibrillator Myths, Zombies, and Saving Lives One topic of fascination in the entertainment industry is bringing the dead back to life! We are familiar with Dr. Frankenstein and his monster, zombie apocalypses, and even magical resurrections. Although these are fictional concepts, there is one very real concept…
Cozy Comfort, Hygge, and Heart Health – How They Are All Connected! The leaves are changing colour and making that beautiful crunch sound beneath your feet. The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin follow you everywhere you go. The warmth of soft socks and cozy blankets welcome you in the evenings after a long day. …There…
Using an AED Like a Pro! – The Ultimate Guide to Getting to Know Your Defibrillator When was the last time you really took a look at that life-saving device stored in your home/workspace/public location? Of course, we all know the basic features – pads, battery, on/off button, and shock button – but what about…
World Mental Health Day is on Oct. 12, 2021. On this day, the goal is to raise awareness for mental health around the world. It is also a day to promote dialogue around mental health and to remove the social stigma. When it comes to mental and physical health, it is important to understand that…
All About the Heart for World Heart Day On September 29th, the world is coming together to bring awareness to the leading cause of death, cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over 600,000 Canadians are currently living with cardiovascular problems, yet not everyone understands how it impacts their lives, how to live with it, and how it can…
In today’s work world, women are a force to be reckoned with. Today, more Canadian women occupy top executive positions, and many have gone on to launch their own businesses. In fact, according to Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, women are majority owners of about 15.6 per cent of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with one or…
Heartwarming Charity – Project HOPE In August 2021, Haiti experienced an earthquake of a 7.2 magnitude that caused death and destruction in the Tiburon Peninsula. The death toll is expected to continue rising, and it is these individuals who are in desperate need of help. That is why this month we are featuring a charity…
The Places You Never Thought You Would Use First Aid! When people think of ‘emergency first aid’ they think of situations where an accident could be right around the corner – sports games, hiking in the mountains, or on the highway. But what we often forget are the everyday places where we first aid is…