Topic: Rural Healthcare
Preventing Home Fires: Fire Drill Tips, Smoke Alarms, and What Clinicians Want Families to Know
Every October, families are reminded of one essential truth: fire is fast, and preparation saves lives. This year, Fire Prevention Week runs from October 7–13, 2025, with Home Fire Drill Day on October 13 encouraging households nationwide to practice their fire escape plans. At PHI, we see firsthand how fire emergencies can unfold...
Read morePreventing Home Fires: Fire Drill Tips, Smoke Alarms, and What Clinicians Want Families to Know
Every October, families are reminded of one essential truth: fire is fast, and preparation saves lives. This year, Fire Prevention Week runs from October 7–13, 2025, with Home Fire Drill Day on October 13 encouraging households nationwide to practice their fire escape plans. At PHI, we see firsthand how fire emergencies can unfold...
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From Highway to Hospital: How Air Medical Teams Coordinate with Ground EM
When a major car crash blocks the highway, when a farmer suffers a crushing injury miles from town, or when a cardiac arrest strikes far from a hospital, minutes matter. In those moments, lives often hinge on the coordinated efforts of two groups: ground emergency medical services (EMS) and air...
Read moreWhen Recovery Is Hard Enough: Why PHI Cares Membership Helps Families Focus on Healing, Not Bills
Recovery is hard enough. When a medical emergency strikes, recovery becomes the focus. Whether it is a cardiac event, stroke, trauma, or serious illness, patients and their families face a long path back to health. Recovery requires physical strength, emotional resilience, and family support. It also requires clarity, because when...
Read moreThe True Cost of Waiting: What Delayed Care Looks Like in Real Life
In medical emergencies, time is more than a factor—it’s often the most critical element. This is especially true in rural areas, where access to timely, specialized care can be delayed by distance, infrastructure challenges, or uncertainty. The phrase "The Golden Hour" refers to the first 60 minutes following a traumatic...
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