Alexa, Google, Phones, and Smartwatches: How to Call for Help When You Can’t Reach the Phone
What Alexa, Google, iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Pixel Watch can and can’t do in an emergency, plus a simple setup checklist.
Emergency Preparedness
Power Outage Plan for People Who Use Medical Devices or Refrigerated Medicine
Oxygen, CPAP, or insulin at home? A few calls and notes now can help you stay safer when the power goes out this winter.
Epilepsy Awareness Month: Seizure First Aid Anyone Can Learn
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Learn simple seizure first aid, what not to do, and when to call 911.
ER, Urgent Care, or a Call to the Nurse Line? How to Plan Before You Need It
What the ER and urgent care are each for, who to call when you’re unsure, your ER rights, and a plan to make today.
Clocks Fall Back November 1: Make It Your Carbon Monoxide Safety Check
When you set clocks back on November 1, test your carbon monoxide alarms. Learn the signs of CO poisoning and simple heating-season safety steps.
Traveling for the Holidays? How to Pack, Carry, and Protect Your Medicines
A simple plan for holiday travel with medicines: refills, carry-on packing, airport security tips, a medicine list, and a backup plan.
World Thrombosis Day: Know the Signs of a Blood Clot, Especially After a Hospital Stay
Blood clots can form after surgery or a hospital stay. Learn the warning signs, when to call 911, and what to ask your care team.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: Two Steps That Can Help Save a Life
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Learn the signs, why you call 911 first, and how hands-only CPR and an AED help.
Advance Directives Made Simple: Put Your Care Wishes in Writing
A living will and a health care proxy help others follow your wishes if you cannot speak for yourself. Here is how to start.
Stroke Warning Signs: Know When to Call 911
Learn sudden stroke warning signs, the B.E. F.A.S.T. reminder, and why calling 911 matters even when symptoms appear to improve.