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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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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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Rural Resilience: How Air Medical Services Strengthen Small-Town Healthcare Access
Across the United States, rural communities face a uniquely daunting healthcare landscape. Unlike urban counterparts with nearby hospitals and specialists, millions in rural areas confront significant barriers: long distances to medical facilities, even longer waits for specialty care, and hospitals that have shuttered or pared down services. These realities don’t...
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National Aviation Day: The Pilots, Crew, and Technology Behind Every Flight
Every August 19th, National Aviation Day gives us an opportunity to honor the innovation, dedication, and sheer courage that shaped the aviation world. Established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, this day commemorates the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the Wright brothers who made the first powered flight...
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