St. John Ambulance - Niagara Falls Branch

11/11/2024

On Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who served and honour their bravery. Their courage reminds us of our shared humanity.

Lest we forget.

10/16/2024

🫀 Today is Restart a Heart Day?! Getting into the right rhythm will help you save a life! 🎶

🎵From “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees, Tracy Chapmin’s “Fast Car” and “Sorry” by Justin Bieber to “Baby Shark” and Taylor Swift’s “The Man,” there are many songs that match the perfect compression rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.🎵

🚨Try practicing your CPR skills while you listen along because remembering just one of the songs on our playlist can help in an emergency!🚑

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09/30/2024

Today we pause for honour the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We are committed to listening, learning, and acting toward building a future where Indigenous peoples, Métis, and Inuit people are treated with the respect they deserve.

09/23/2024

🔥 Wildfire smoke isn't a joke—it's a serious health hazard. In many cases, you can manage the common (and more minor) symptoms without medical intervention.

👩‍⚕️More serious, but less common symptoms of smoke exposure, include:

- dizziness
- wheezing
- chest pains
- severe cough
- asthma attacks
- shortness of breath
- heart palpitations (irregular heart beat)

📱If you experience any of these symptoms, talk to a health care provider or seek urgent medical attention.

09/10/2024

📆 that today is World Su***de Prevention Day?

Let’s take a moment to offer hope and support for those who are having suicidal thoughts or demonstrating suicidal behaviours whether they’re in your personal or professional life. Not sure you have the skills needed to have these difficult conversations? Reach out to St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls to find out when we’re offering ’s Mental Health First Aid training next, ask questions about it, and register.

You can also reach out to us to learn more about Mental Health and Wellness for the Workplace - Peer to Peer or Mental Health and Wellness for the Workplace - Managers & Leaders.

Call us at 905-356-7340 or email us at Niagara.Falls@sja.ca today. And remember, every conversation, every act of kindness, and moment of understanding can make a difference.

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07/30/2024

Looking for the Home Alone class, but live in Fort Erie, Stevensville, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach or Port Colborne? There are spots available for the class Fort Erie Public Library’s Centennial Branch on Aug. 3rd from 1 pm to 4 pm! Call us at 905-356-7340 to register.

There are still spots available for the St. John Ambulance Home Alone course this Saturday. Sign up before it's too late!

The Home Alone course is for any young person (aged 10 and over) that will be spending short periods of time home alone. This course covers many issues that will help children and their parents feel more confident.

Register through St. John Ambulance online or by calling: (905) 356-7340

Fee: $65

07/18/2024

☀️Summer is here, and that makes it the perfect time to update your first aid kits! Call St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls at 905-356-7340 or email us at Niagara.Falls@sja.ca to reserve your kit for the car, workplace, or your home.

🚑Having a well stocked kit is essential! You don’t want to wait until an emergency strikes when you have precious few seconds to act. Look through your kits to replace any expired items, add new essentials for items you were missing, or stock up on additional kits to ensure you’re always prepared.

📲Reach out to us now to get the kits or supplies you need before you need them.

07/09/2024

❤️Did you know that Canada sees up to 40,000 cardiac arrests a year—that’s one every 12 minutes!

With swift action from our First Aid / CPR training, we can change that statistic by boosting survival rates by 75%! Reach out to St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls at 905-356-7340, Niagara.Falls@sja.ca, or stop in at our branch, and we’ll get you into the best training for your needs at work, school, or play!

Empower yourself to save lives by learning CPR and AED skills with us today!

07/05/2024

🚨When it comes to injuries at home, play, or work, prevention is key.

Today on Injury Prevention Day consider the risks in your environment and work to mitigate them. By committing to creat safer environments around us, we can ensure that our friends, family, colleagues, and employees will live safer and healthier lives.

What does a commitment look like? If you’re an employer, make sure you have a Joint Health and Safety Committee, including training workers and managers in JHSC Level 1 + Level 2, so people are better able to see risks to themselves and their colleagues.

If you are an employee or someone who is concerned about their friends and family, then volunteer to take First Aid / CPR training at work or proactively register yourself and your family members for First Aid / CPR. You’ll not only be more safety minded, but if there is an injury, you’ll feel prepared to respond to it.

Finally, make sure you have the appropriate first aid kit for any and all activities that you want to participate in or where you expect to be.

📆 Reach out to St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls by phone at 905-356-7340, email at Niagara.Falls@sja.ca, or stop in at the branch to register for training or purchase the appropriate supplies. The more you prepare today, the better you will be for tomorrow!

02/11/2024

🥶The colder months make it harder to stay motivated and take proper care of our wellbeing.

Here are a few simple Sunday self-care tips:

➡️ Nourish and Hydrate: Fuel your body with nutrient-dense foods that make you feel good. Don't forget to drink lots of water!

➡️ Move Your Body: Get moving in a way that you enjoy. Whether that's a walk outside with your dog or a relaxing yoga class, choose whatever feels right for you. Movement matters!

➡️ Prioritize your Sleep: Create a relaxing bedtime routine and avoid using electronic devices right before bed. Good sleep is vital to keeping you healthy.

➡️ Practice Mindfulness: Take a quiet moment to yourself and focus on your breathing. We often forget to do so with our busy lives.
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⁣➡️ Unplug and Unwind: Disconnect from social media and screens. Spend some time away from your devices and participate in activites that don't involve blue light.

➡️Register for Mental Health First Aid Virtual or Mental Health and Wellness for the Workplace (In-Person) with St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls: Learning skills about how to respond to a mental health crisis or emergency in your personal life or work life is important and can make you feel better equipped to deal with unexpected situations. Call us at 905-356-7340 or email us at Niagara.Falls@sja.ca to ask questions or register in one of our upcoming trainings!
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Self-care is not selfish. It's an essential part of maintaining your wellbeing and important for your mental health!
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02/08/2024

🧠We've talked about mental health. Now it's time to take action with St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls!

🗓️This month, think of ways that you can take action to better your mental health and support others in their mental health journey. Education is the key to learning how you can make a difference. Talk, learn, and make a difference.

👨‍🏫If part of the action you want to take involves taking a 's Mental Health First Aid Virtual training or the course we created with the , Mental Health and Wellness for the Workplace, then call St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls at 905-356-7340 or email us at Niagara.Falls@sja.ca to learn about all of our upcoming training options and register for one that fits your schedule!