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First aid and safety

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The Insider’s Guide to Healthy Hawaii: 9 First Aid Kit Essentials That Aren’t Bandages
Gauze, gloves and other must-haves to patch a wound, wrap a sprain and more.

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Tales From the ER: 6 Real Life Halloween Horror Stories
An emergency room doctor reveals the most frightening holiday traumas he's ever treated. ...

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The Scary Things You May Not Know About Drowning
Drownings can happen silently and in plain sight. Get to know the signs.

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This Pacific Hurricane Season Could Be Bad—Prepare With These Expert Tips
Find out how to protect your family and your property, when to evacuate and much more.

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How to Stay Safe When Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Strike
Be smart, be safe, and stay calm with these storm tips.

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No, You Shouldn’t Surf in Hurricanes
The big waves generated by Hawaii storms may be tempting, but high winds, brown water and sharks are...

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How to Stay Safe in Hawaii’s Next Landslide
Rockfalls and other forms of landslides are common in Hawaii’s mountainous terrain.

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Former NFL QB Ryan Mallett dies in apparent drowning: here's how to stay safe at the beach
If you are planning on going to the beach, it's important to stay safe.

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Do you know how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?
This colorless, odorless gas sends more than 20,000 people to the ER each year.

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Should I go to urgent care or the hospital?
If your injury or illness isn't a true emergency, walk-in clinics can provide fast, professio...