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Emergency Alert – Rural Hospitals Closing at an Alarming Rate

You will need to be your own first responderAccording to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Patient Reform, around 30% of all rural hospitals in the U.S. are at a risk of closure due to financial issues. It is expected that these losses will likely increase as...

How Prepared are You for a Modern-Day Carrington Event?

(Part 1 of 2) What was the Carrington Event of 1859? Named after amateur astronomer Richard Carrington, who discovered a coronal mass ejection (CME) headed for earth in the early morning hours of September 1, 1859. On that fateful morning, telegraph communications...

Are You In One of the Fastest Growing Age Groups in America?

Prepare for a Medical Emergency as a SeniorIf you were born between the years 1946 and 1964, you are considered a baby boomer. This section of the population is the largest and fastest growing population in America, with one in six adults claiming this demographic....

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month

Fall travel abroad offers an opportunity for cooler weather, more affordable airfares, and less crowded venues. This is an ideal time to head to distant continents and enjoy fall festivals and activities this time of year before winter sets in. Whether hiking in the...
How Prepared are You for a Modern-Day Carrington Event?

How Prepared are You for a Modern-Day Carrington Event?

(Part 1 of 2) What was the Carrington Event of 1859? Named after amateur astronomer Richard Carrington, who discovered a coronal mass ejection (CME) headed for earth in the early morning hours of September 1, 1859. On that fateful morning, telegraph communications...

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Are You In One of the Fastest Growing Age Groups in America?

Are You In One of the Fastest Growing Age Groups in America?

Prepare for a Medical Emergency as a SeniorIf you were born between the years 1946 and 1964, you are considered a baby boomer. This section of the population is the largest and fastest growing population in America, with one in six adults claiming this demographic....

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September is National Disaster Preparedness Month

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month

Fall travel abroad offers an opportunity for cooler weather, more affordable airfares, and less crowded venues. This is an ideal time to head to distant continents and enjoy fall festivals and activities this time of year before winter sets in. Whether hiking in the...

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What Should Go in Your Bug Out Bag?

What Should Go in Your Bug Out Bag?

There are many possible scenarios where you may need to leave your home because of a natural or manmade disaster. Ideally, sheltering in place is much more preferable to bugging out. However, this isn’t always possible. If you are required to leave your home because...

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How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Metronidazole

How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Metronidazole

Metronidazole is in a class of medications called nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It was initially developed at Rhone-Poulenc labs in France in 1959 to treat Trichomonas vaginalis, a parasitic infection. In 1962, it was discovered to be effective against both...

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How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Doxycycline

How Long Do My Meds Last? A Look at Doxycycline

(Amazingly long shelf life)Patented in 1957 and released for commercial use in in 1967, doxycycline is a semisynthetic tetracycline. It is one of the most widely used antibiotics due to its ability to treat both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. With more than...

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