After asking a wide variety of Professionals across many disciplines (media, healthcare, public safety, construction), we have found that most individuals believe that EMS began carrying Naloxone (Narcan) in the past few years. This fact its fairly surprising since EMS has been carrying Naloxone (Narcan) to treat our overdose patients Read more…
February is Heart Health Month! Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, but there are aspects to heart disease that are PREVENTABLE. Start today by making healthy choices such as: knowing your family health history, get regular check ups, eat Read more…
“Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the world and a leading cause of adult disability, with ischemic strokes accounting for about 87% of all strokes”. (AHA Stroke). Recently the AHA/AIS updated its treatment guidelines for Health Professionals. In doing so, they emphasized the importance of the early detection of Read more…
A study Published Wednesday found that the in addition causing other medical complications, the Flu can substantially increase your risk of heart attack. “We found that you’re six times more likely to have a heart attack during the week after diagnosed with Influenza, compared to the year before or after Read more…
PA Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine’s Public Standing order for Naloxone Administration and access. You can find a .pdf of this document at health.pa.gov. Standing Order DOH XI. Key Information 1. If you believe, someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, Call 911! 2. Remain with the person until first responders Read more…
Do you know how to use Naloxone (Narcan)? See Chief Baily demonstrate the administration of Naloxone with abc27 New’s Megan Frank HERE If you are obtaining Naloxone for yourself, a loved one or a family member it is important that you read the instructions provided with the Naloxone device before Read more…
Need to dispose of your unused or outdated medications? go here and find a location near you to dispose of them safely. Please do not dispose of your medications in your toilet or drains. This is only for medications that you are unable to utilize. Dauphin County Prescription Drug Take-Back Read more…
Go to Pennslyvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Or for services located right in Dauphin County go to Dauphin County Hope Don’t Wait, Get Help Today!
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank your local law enforcement officers today! A huge ‘thank you’ to Susquehanna Township Police, Penbrook Police and Swatara Township Police!! Susquehanna Township Police – Director Robert Martin Penbrook Police Department – Chief David Hiester Swatara Police Department – Chief Darrel Reider
Cold Weather Safety! With temperatures dipping into the single digits in many areas of Central PA, it is important that you protect yourself and loved ones! Cold Weather Safety Tips at: Ready.gov – Snowstorms and Extreme Cold Cold Weather Tips for our Older Adults: National Institute on Aging – Cold Weather Safety If you have loved ones that Read more…