Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Any type of chest pain, however, that lasts for 15 minutes or longer should be taken seriously. As soon as chest pain starts, a careful assessment must be made and paramedics should be called immediately if a heart attack or any type of heart problem...
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Impact Evaluation Report: Peer Support Responder and Community Overdose Response Training Program. The opioid crisis in Toronto continues to intensify during the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid-related deaths continue to rise in record breaking numbers. The data and statistics are startling and sombre. The opioid overdose crisis remains a public health emergency that requires immediate...
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Stitches are usually needed when there is a complete separation of both skin layers. This is when the edges of the skin do not fall together and the wound is larger than 1–2 centimeters. If this is the case stitches are needed to close the wound. If you anticipate a delay in getting the...
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A First Aid and CPR Training Program Designed for Peer Support and Overdose Responders – A Community Initiative Borne Out of Dire Need By Nick Rondinelli – Owner and CEO of Heart to Heart CPR This article offers background information on the origins of the Peer Support Responder training. Given that I have personally lost...
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