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May is National Mental Health Awareness,
Asthma & Allergy Awareness,
and
Stroke Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness

Asthma & Allergy Awareness

National Stroke Awareness

Resources for your Home

Emergency Medical Form

Give responders critical information to help you and your family.
Complete this form for each member of your household and attach to your refrigerator where responders know to look for it.

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You may also want to complete the emergency medical information on your smartphone.

When to call 911  

Look for these common signs of medical emergencies to help you respond quickly.
Always call 911 if you think you might need an ambulance. This reference is not a substitute for CPR, First aid, or other training.

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Print and place this reference on the refrigerator, in your office, and other locations where it could save critical time.

STOP THE BLEED® class
Saturday May 14, 2022 | 9:30am – 11:00 am

Why Learn?

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has trained over 1.5 million people worldwide how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person.

  • Date: Saturday May 14, 2022 from 9:30am – 11:00am
    Arrive 15 minutes early to check in, class starts promptly.
  • Location: Livingston First Aid squad, 50 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Requirements: Class includes periods of standing, kneeling, and sitting on the floor (please dress accordingly). All participants will wear masks in the building and gloves (supplied) while handling training equipment.  
  • Class Size: 20
  • Registration: is on a first come first serve basis. Registration is open to Livingston residents 16 years old and above. There is no fee for this class. Donations to the Livingston First Aid Squad are accepted and appreciated.

Register for STOP THE BLEED (May 14)

Learn life saving skills to help yourself and  your family.

Warning signs of a heart attack

  • Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes. It may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
  • Discomfort in the upper body including one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
  • Shortness of breath can occur with or without chest discomfort.
  • Other signs include a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
  • Symptoms vary between men and women.

Learn more from the American Heart Association 

CPR classes provide you with the skills to immediately help a person suffering a heart attack, not breathing, or choking.

Local classes are available from these organizations:

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