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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...

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Home Fire Safety - family

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...

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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...

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When 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...

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The 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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