Topic: Safety
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Brain Injury Awareness Month: Why Rapid Access to Advanced Care Matters
Every March, Brain Injury Awareness Month brings national attention to the impact of traumatic brain injuries on patients, families, and communities.3 A head injury can occur in seconds during a vehicle crash, a fall, a sports collision, or a workplace incident. One moment, someone moves through a normal day. The...
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Home First-Aid Kit Essentials: What Every Household Should Have for Emergencies
Preparedness begins at home. Whether addressing a minor injury or a sudden health emergency, a well-organized first-aid kit provides immediate care while awaiting professional help. PHI Cares, the membership program of PHI Air Medical, complements this readiness by providing financial protection for medically necessary air ambulance medical transport and access...
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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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5 Steps to Heart-Health After Summer: Tips for Families
As summer gives way to fall, families often feel the shift. School schedules resume, work ramps up, evenings get darker sooner, and the pace of daily life changes. That transition makes September an ideal time to pause, regroup, and refocus on health. With World Heart Day on September 29, it’s...
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Inside Air Medical Safety: Helmets, Flight Gear, Avionics, and the 360° Walkaround
At PHI Air Medical, safety is more than procedures — it’s a culture shaped by people. Pilots, flight nurses, flight paramedics, and mechanics work together with proven habits that keep every mission safe. Helmets, protective suits, advanced avionics, disciplined maintenance, careful landing zone evaluation, and a life-saving walkaround before each...
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