CLOQUET — If you're heading into the wilderness, where medical care may be far removed, it pays to think about how you might handle an unexpected illness, injury or medical mishap. In fact, camp staff ...

Twenty-one natural resources students at the H.E. Robinson Agricultural Education Center recently received wilderness first aid certification. The students successfully completed an eight-hour ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

A cut, contusion, splinter or sprain. Unexpected injuries can occur anywhere but treating them can be especially challenging on the trail. “Hikers and backpackers venture into remote environments ...

CHITWAN, Dec 23: A wilderness first-aid training program was conducted to enhance the safety and emergency response skills of ...

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. It’s the nature of nature, since chaos is built into the system. The trick is knowing the right thing to do when the wrong thing occurs. Which, for too many years, I didn’t. More ...

A two-day, 16-hour wilderness first aid course is set for March 29-30 at the Ozark Natural Science Center's Fayetteville campus. The course immerses participants in essential wilderness medicine ...

LEBANON — Exploring the great outdoors is one of the best things about living in New Hampshire and Vermont. When taking to the hiking trails, it’s important for everyone, and especially medical ...

One of the most common dislocations is the shoulder. This is especially true for paddling. The following offers a simple breakdown of what a shoulder dislocation looks like and how to relieve it. One ...

This CPR class (also known as BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Providers Course) teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages including infants. Instruction covers ventilation with a barrier ...