News
What is Monkeypox!
May, 2024 by Allen James
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease, which means that it has jumped from an animal to humans. Read more HERE…
Seasonal Threats of Colds, Flu & Covid Variants!
January, 2024 by Allen James
When symptoms of seasonal illness such as flu and cold set in, and with COVID-19 still present in our community, it won’t always be clear which infection you’re dealing with. Because it may be difficult to tell them apart, contact your provider to determine what care you may need, including testing.......Read more HERE…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus!
October, 2023 by Allen James
Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults........Read more HERE…
Winter Threats!
October, 2021 by Allen James
We are now moving into winter where colds, flu and Covid Delta await us. There is plenty of time to get a flu shot and complete Covid vaccinations. Unfortunately, the shots do not cover “drift variants” that developed after the vaccine was produced. Read more HERE…
COVID 19!
March, 2020 by Allen James
COVID-19 is becoming a pandemic disease. What are you doing to protect your family?......Read more HERE…
Plan Early!
January, 2020 by Allen James
The holidays are here & gone and I hope all of you have had a safe and wonderful time. Each year I have encouraged everyone to plan out their CPR & First Aid training needs early in the year so there will be no last minute surprises on your calendars........Read more HERE…
The Winter Threats are Colds and The Big Bad Flu!
October, 2019 by Allen James
We are now moving into winter where colds and flu await us. There is plenty of time to get a flu shot. Unfortunately, the shots do not cover “drift variants” that developed after the vaccine was produced. The main targets will be our youngest children and those over 64.......Read more HERE…
Measles!
July, 2019 by Allen James
Measles is a highly contagious virus that starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat, followed by a rash that spreads all over the body. The following can be helpful to determine risk......Read more HERE…
Are You Due This Year?
April, 2019 by Allen James
Some folks have read my January newsletter and have planned their CPR/First Aid training during the first quarter of 2019. Bravo to them! However, some may not have recollected the two year cycle of the CPR/First Aid training certifications. Are you due this year......Read more HERE…
Opioid Harm Reduction
January, 2019 by Allen James
Opioid overdose prevention programs exist throughout California, mostly located at syringe exchanges, to provide access to naloxone for persons who use drugs who are the primary users of naloxone in the community......Read more HERE…
Watch Out! Cold & Flu Await Us!
October 1, 2018 by Allen James
We are now moving into winter where colds and flu await us. There is plenty of time to get a flu shot. Unfortunately, the shots do not cover “drift variants” that developed after the vaccine was produced.....Read more HERE…
Electrical Outrage - No Phones!
July 1, 2018 by Allen James
Half of 2018 is gone and the summer vacations are here. Hopefully, all has been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. We still have dates open for 2018, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have....Read more HERE…
Asthma & The Use of Inhalers
April 1, 2018 by Allen James
Some folks have read my January newsletter and have planned their CPR/First Aid training during the first quarter of 2018. Bravo to them! However, some of you may have forgotten the 2 year cycle of your CPR/First Aid training certifications. Are you due this year?...Read more HERE…
If it can happen, it will!
January 1, 2018 by Allen James
This is a text sent to me by one of my past CPR Instructors who now lives in Arizona:
Michelle: "Hey you, I pulled an injured woman from a rolled vehicle, which had leaking fuel today, while driving for work. Two babies, and two adults. Older child back injury, infant appeared ok, conscious, good skin color, driver possible broken ribs...Read more HERE…
When do I use Bio Hazard Bag?
September 1, 2017 by Allen James
September is here, schools are going back into session, and we are all looking to settle in for the winter and prepare for the holidays. Halloween is coming in late October. Have you considered a costume for the kids yet? Let’s explore that question later. Read more HERE…
Opiate Epidemic
July 1, 2017 by Allen James
Half of 2017 is gone and the summer vacations are here. Hopefully, all has been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. We still have dates open for 2017, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have.. Read more HERE…
How Can Your iPhone Help
April 1, 2017 by Allen James
Some folks have read my January newsletter and have planned their CPR/First Aid training during the first quarter of the 2017. Bravo to them! However, some of you may have forgotten the 2 year cycle of your CPR/First Aid training certifications. Are you due this year? Let us NOT have any last minute calendar surprises. We still have dates open for 2017, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have. Read more HERE…
Winter Threats
January 1, 2017 by Allen James
The holidays are here and I hope all of you have a safe and wonderful time. Each year, I have encouraged everyone to plan out their CPR & First Aid training early in the year so there will be no last minute surprises on your calendars. Some organizations have embraced this suggestion and have already scheduled classes into 2017. We still have dates open, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have. Be mindful of holidays. Have a great 2017!
Read more HERE…
Electronic Cigarette Threat
October 1, 2016 by Allen James
Fall is here. School is back in session and the holidays are coming along with some vacations. Hopefully, all have been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any last minute 2 year CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. We still have dates open for 2016, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have. Read more HERE…
Water Submersion - Drowning
July 1, 2016 by Allen James
Half of 2016 is gone and the summer vacations are here. Hopefully, all has been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. Read more HERE…
Are You Due?
April 1, 2016 by Allen James
Some folks have read my January newsletter and have planned their CPR/First Aid training needs during the first quarter of 2016. Bravo to them! However, some of you may have forgotten the 2 year cycle of your CPR/First Aid training certifications. Are you due this year? Read more HERE…
Plan Early!
December 21, 2015 by Allen James
The holidays are here and I hope all of you have a safe and wonderful time. Each year, I have encouraged everyone to plan out their CPR & First Aid training early in the year so there will be no last minute surprises on your calendars. Read more HERE…
Button Battery Injuries
October 1, 2015 by Allen James
Fall is here. School is back in session and the holidays are coming along with some vacations. Hopefully, all have been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any last minute 2 year CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. We still have dates open for 2015, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have. Read more HERE…
Senate Bill No. 277
July 1, 2015 by Allen James
Half of 2015 is gone and we all wonder where it went. Me too! Hopefully, all has been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. We still have dates open for 2015, so call or email with any date requests or questions you may have. Read more HERE…
Important information regarding vaccinations - review full text of SB-277 HERE…
Health Risks of E-Devices
April 1, 2015 by Allen James
Some folks have read my January newsletter and have planned their CPR/First Aid training during the first quarter of the 2015. Bravo to them! However, some of you may have forgotten the 2 year cycle of your CPR/First Aid training certifications. Are you due this year? Read more HERE…
Health Risks of E-Devices:
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Shaken Baby Syndrome:
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Colds & The Big Bad Flu!
January 1, 2015 by Allen James
The holidays are over and I hope all of you had a safe and wonderful time. Each year, I have encouraged everyone to plan out their CPR & First Aid training early in the year so there will be no last minute surprises on your calendars. Read more HERE…
Changes to Unconscious Choking
October 1, 2014 by Allen James
Fall is here. School is back in session and the holidays are coming along with some vacations. Hopefully, all has been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any last minute 2 year CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon.. Read more HERE…
Where Has it Gone?
July 1, 2014 by Allen James
Half of 2014 is gone and we all wonder where it went. Me too! Hopefully, all has been safe and will continue to be so for the rest of the year. If you need any CPR & First Aid training in Spanish or English, let’s plan soon. Read more HERE…
A New Year!
January 1, 2014 by Allen James
The holidays are over and I hope all of you had a safe and wonderful time. Each year, I have encouraged everyone to plan out their CPR & First Aid training early in the year so there will be no last minute surprises on your calendars. Read more HERE…
Prepare for Fall & Winter Now!
Sept 1, 2013 by Allen James
Fall and winter are on the horizon and school is back in session. What a summer! Just beyond the horizon are the holidays. Yes, they are coming! Read more HERE…
Summer is here - and it's been hot!
July 1, 2013 by Allen James
Summer is here and it has been hot! Have you prepared your family and employees to protect themselves from the heat and sunburn? Read more HERE…
Spring Has Sprung!
April 1, 2013 by Allen James
Spring has sprung! Many in the agricultural community have begun their CPR and First Aid training early so they can better prepare for this year’s crop tending, harvest, and production. Read more HERE…
Happy Holidays!
December 1, 2012 by Allen James
This is the time of the year when we celebrate holidays, finish the old year and plan for the next. One of those plans is to set up CPR training for you and your employees. Read more HERE…
Letter to The Editor
May 8, 2012 by Allen James
A Letter to the Editor was published in the Ukiah Daily Journal by his daughter, Jo Torreano. It read as follows: “On Saturday, March 31, my dad suffered a cardiac arrest, collapsed and flat lined. Read more HERE…
Anytime, Anywhere
March 31, 2012 by Allen James
June is here, schools are out, and summer is coming. Are you prepared?
What CPR/First Aid training does your company, organization, or community group need for the summer and fall activities? Think and plan for the safety and convenience of your people. Read more HERE…
Time to Plan 2012 CPR Training
January 1, 2012 by Allen James
Happy New Year! Now that 2011 is over, it is time to plan CPR training for 2012. To begin your planning process, please review our updated website. We feel you will find our new website easy to navigate and useful for scheduling. Please let us know your thoughts about the new site.
The year 2011 was a period of significant transition for the American Red Cross and EMS. New training standards had to be integrated into their programs, new materials printed, and, of course, new fees assigned to certifications. Read more HERE…
Program and Fee Changes
October 11th, 2011 by Allen James
January 1, 2011, the American Red Cross (ARC) began to implement significant changes in their training standards, customer fees, authorized provider fees, and regional organization structure. They have taken gradual steps over many months to put these changes in place. National ARC has begun the process to nationalize the local Chapters into a more businesslike nationwide structure. Management is now on a regional basis with standard class pricing across the country. Your local Chapter now is a local office of the national ARC, not an independent organization. How will these changes impact you? Let’s take a look: Read more HERE…
Hands-Only CPR (For Witnessed Sudden Collapse)
July 31st, 2011 by Allen James
Many people have asked me about Hands-Only CPR. First, let me make this clear. Hands-Only CPR training is NOT a replacement for formal CPR training that carries a certificate that can be used in the workplace or to satisfy professional licensing training requirements. It is simple training for people who do not need a certificate but want to respond when a sudden cardiac emergency happens in front of them. This simple training can be of great value until advanced trained personnel arrive. Read more HERE…
CPR Training Services
March 22nd, 2011 by Allen James
Planning for CPR training is critical for the effective and efficient use of down time within agriculture, schools and businesses. Safety training may be at the bottom of your list of things to do but it will be important when the emergency hits your operation. Keeping that important 10 minute window open until emergency responders arrive is critical to the survival of your field, warehouse, and production workers, students and teachers, and employees. Having a well stocked first aid kit, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and current CPR and first aid training can make a significant difference to the survival and recovery of emergency victims. Read more HERE…
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