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How to tell if you need stitches

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So you’ve fallen on sharp rocks, or the neighbor’s rottweiler took a chunk out of your foot. You’re in a lot of pain and you see a lot of blood. We all know that some lacerations will heal on their own and others require a doctor’s help. How do you know if you should head to the emergency room for…

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10 Halloween Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips

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Halloween trick-or-treating is an exciting time for children – and often equally as exciting for the parents, family and friends who accompany the kids. Although it’s a fun time, it can also be a dangerous time if you’re not careful. Here are 10 tips for staying safe this Halloween: Follow your town’s designated trick-or-treat times  – Generally, towns and local…

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The Basics of CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (or CPR) is a technique that has saved countless lives. Anyone can learn it, and everyone should. You never know when someone may need help. It could be a stranger, a family member, your friend, or your child! Even if you aren’t 100% certain of your abilities, doing anything is better than nothing at all. CPR is required…

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