World First Aid Day is observed every year on the second Saturday of September. In 2026, it falls on September 12. The theme for World First Aid Day this year is "First Aid in Migration Contexts".

A WEMT reveals the must-have first aid items for your pack, and the smart way to use each one when the unexpected happens As a thru-hiker and medical professional, wound care and bleeding control are ...

First aid is the immediate assistance given to a person who is injured or ill until full medical treatment is available. The purposes of administering first aid are to preserve life, prevent the ...

Local 4’s Dr. Frank McGeorge has some handy first aid tips for 20 of the most common summer injuries. With these tips, you’ll know what to do, what not to do, and when to seek additional help.

St John Ambulance is urging families to learn basic first aid ahead of Diwali, Halloween and Bonfire Night, sharing advice on treating burns, eye injuries and smoke inhalation ...

From learning to tape a sprained ankle to saving your dog’s life, Backpacker has outdoor first aid guides to teach you which essentials to pack in your backcountry first aid kit and how to best use ...

Every home needs a dedicated first aid kit, even if it’s only used to organize the supplies scattered in medicine cabinets, drawers and cupboards, making it much easier to grab them in a stressful ...