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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not true I’ve talked about first-aid kits on occasion because I think it’s an excellent question. The fact is, there are practical limits to what you can carry. But even after taking into ...

It’s a lot more than just a simple motto when you find yourself injured in the wilderness, and a quick call to 911 is not an option. Vince Furno, trainer with the American Safety and Health Institute ...

Would you know what to do if you found an injured person in the woods, far from a town or hospital? Two seasoned emergency medical experts were in the Tri-Cities recently to share how to respond to a ...

A splint is a device that supports and protects a broken bone or injured tissue. Also known as a brace or an orthosis, it helps reduce pain and promote healing by keeping the injured part of your body ...