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Ohio Launches Winter Energy Assistance Program for Residents
Cold shouldn’t kill.
But every winter, it does—for families choosing between heat and groceries.
Ohio’s Winter Energy Assistance Program just launched to change that. It helps eligible households cover heating costs as temperatures drop below freezing.
This isn't just a utility fix.
It’s public health.
It’s safety.
It’s dignity.
Cities that ignore energy insecurity now will pay twice—once in suffering, again in skyrocketing emergency services.
Energy equity is the frontline of future-ready infrastructure.
🔗 https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/ohio-launches-winter-energy-assistance-program-for-residents/
But every winter, it does—for families choosing between heat and groceries.
Ohio’s Winter Energy Assistance Program just launched to change that. It helps eligible households cover heating costs as temperatures drop below freezing.
This isn't just a utility fix.
It’s public health.
It’s safety.
It’s dignity.
Cities that ignore energy insecurity now will pay twice—once in suffering, again in skyrocketing emergency services.
Energy equity is the frontline of future-ready infrastructure.
🔗 https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/ohio-launches-winter-energy-assistance-program-for-residents/
School improvement plans highlighted | News | homenewshere.com
Safety drills aren’t enough anymore.
One of the most powerful changes in school improvement plans?
Training staff to *stop the bleeding* — literally.
The Wilmington School District is rolling out a “Stop the Bleed” program.
Because in a crisis, waiting for first responders costs lives.
This isn't about fear. It's about readiness.
Equipping educators with trauma-response training is just as critical as Chromebooks and smart boards.
Urban planners, safety leaders, and public officials — are your schools this prepared?
🔗 [Link to article]
One of the most powerful changes in school improvement plans?
Training staff to *stop the bleeding* — literally.
The Wilmington School District is rolling out a “Stop the Bleed” program.
Because in a crisis, waiting for first responders costs lives.
This isn't about fear. It's about readiness.
Equipping educators with trauma-response training is just as critical as Chromebooks and smart boards.
Urban planners, safety leaders, and public officials — are your schools this prepared?
🔗 [Link to article]
Brown University says there is an active shooter on campus in Rhode Island - WENY News
Lockdowns are not safety plans.
Brown University just joined the list of American campuses paralyzed by an active shooter alert.
Even though this ended as a suspected hoax, the hours of fear were real. The police response was real. The disruption was real.
Universities are spending millions to *respond* to threats.
But what are they doing to *prevent* them?
This is a wake-up call for campus security, urban planning, and tech innovation.
Smart surveillance. Real-time data sharing. Early threat detection.
We have the tools — but we’re deploying them reactively, not proactively.
Safety doesn’t start with sirens.
It starts with rethinking how we design and protect public spaces.
🧠 Your thoughts?
👇 Drop them below.
Brown University just joined the list of American campuses paralyzed by an active shooter alert.
Even though this ended as a suspected hoax, the hours of fear were real. The police response was real. The disruption was real.
Universities are spending millions to *respond* to threats.
But what are they doing to *prevent* them?
This is a wake-up call for campus security, urban planning, and tech innovation.
Smart surveillance. Real-time data sharing. Early threat detection.
We have the tools — but we’re deploying them reactively, not proactively.
Safety doesn’t start with sirens.
It starts with rethinking how we design and protect public spaces.
🧠 Your thoughts?
👇 Drop them below.
Trump pledges retaliation after two US soldiers, one civilian interpreter killed in Syria | Wires
War fatigue is real. But apathy is dangerous.
This week, two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria. It's a brutal reminder: America’s “shadow” wars are still claiming lives—and shaping foreign policy.
Trump’s promise of retaliation will dominate headlines. But the deeper issue is what these long, undefined military engagements do to diplomacy, safety, and U.S. credibility abroad.
Cities build for peace. But policy plans for conflict.
We can’t afford to look away.
🔗 https://www.weny.com/wires/two-us-army-soldiers-one-civilian-interpreter-killed-in-syria/article_5d7f6119-199b-5e71-a92c-cb4772b64c4a.html
This week, two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria. It's a brutal reminder: America’s “shadow” wars are still claiming lives—and shaping foreign policy.
Trump’s promise of retaliation will dominate headlines. But the deeper issue is what these long, undefined military engagements do to diplomacy, safety, and U.S. credibility abroad.
Cities build for peace. But policy plans for conflict.
We can’t afford to look away.
🔗 https://www.weny.com/wires/two-us-army-soldiers-one-civilian-interpreter-killed-in-syria/article_5d7f6119-199b-5e71-a92c-cb4772b64c4a.html
Shooting in Pittsburgh's Middle Hill neighborhood sends man to hospital - TribLIVE Local
Guns are faster than ambulances.
A man was shot in Pittsburgh's Middle Hill. Police officers—not medics—used a tourniquet and chest seals to keep him alive until help arrived.
This isn’t a one-off. It’s a trend.
Public safety is no longer just about sirens and response times. It’s about what happens in the first *three minutes*.
Designers, civic leaders, and entrepreneurs need to start thinking more like medics.
Where are the bleeding control kits in your city?
Do your officers have gear *and* training?
Can tech close the fatal gap between 911 and arrival?
Because in 2024, survival starts before the ambulance.
🔗 [Link to article]
#UrbanSafety #FirstResponse #CivicDesign #PublicHealthTech #SmartCities
A man was shot in Pittsburgh's Middle Hill. Police officers—not medics—used a tourniquet and chest seals to keep him alive until help arrived.
This isn’t a one-off. It’s a trend.
Public safety is no longer just about sirens and response times. It’s about what happens in the first *three minutes*.
Designers, civic leaders, and entrepreneurs need to start thinking more like medics.
Where are the bleeding control kits in your city?
Do your officers have gear *and* training?
Can tech close the fatal gap between 911 and arrival?
Because in 2024, survival starts before the ambulance.
🔗 [Link to article]
#UrbanSafety #FirstResponse #CivicDesign #PublicHealthTech #SmartCities
Teens dive into EMS skills at Carbon County camp - Daily Dispatch
Teenagers are learning how to save lives.
Not in theory—in practice.
At a Carbon County EMS camp, students are training to stop real bleeding, pack real wounds, and handle real trauma. It’s not a simulated video game. It’s hands-on public safety education.
Here’s why it matters:
We’re not just building future medics. We’re building a generation that knows what to do before 911 arrives.
More cities should be watching.
🔗 [Read the full story](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://dailydispatch.com/fire-news/pennsylvania/teens-dive-into-ems-skills-at-carbon-county-camp/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0q7WBFmiA_4AIbsp5mdDpy)
#EMS #FutureOfPublicSafety #HandsOnLearning #StopTheBleed #NextGenResponders
Not in theory—in practice.
At a Carbon County EMS camp, students are training to stop real bleeding, pack real wounds, and handle real trauma. It’s not a simulated video game. It’s hands-on public safety education.
Here’s why it matters:
We’re not just building future medics. We’re building a generation that knows what to do before 911 arrives.
More cities should be watching.
🔗 [Read the full story](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://dailydispatch.com/fire-news/pennsylvania/teens-dive-into-ems-skills-at-carbon-county-camp/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0q7WBFmiA_4AIbsp5mdDpy)
#EMS #FutureOfPublicSafety #HandsOnLearning #StopTheBleed #NextGenResponders
Bitten by a shark at 9, she tells her story for the first time
She was 9. A shark bit her leg. Now she’s telling the world what happened.
This isn’t just a survival story — it’s a masterclass in narrative power.
Leah Lendel went from trauma to testimony. And in a world buried in content, *true* human stories still cut through the noise.
The lesson for marketers?
Stop selling. Start storytelling.
If a 9-year-old can own a terrifying memory and turn it into purpose, your brand can do more than post product shots.
👉 Watch how honesty, vulnerability, and voice transform attention into impact:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/bitten-by-a-shark-at-9-she-tells-her-story-for-the-first-time/ar-AA1HWH4t
This isn’t just a survival story — it’s a masterclass in narrative power.
Leah Lendel went from trauma to testimony. And in a world buried in content, *true* human stories still cut through the noise.
The lesson for marketers?
Stop selling. Start storytelling.
If a 9-year-old can own a terrifying memory and turn it into purpose, your brand can do more than post product shots.
👉 Watch how honesty, vulnerability, and voice transform attention into impact:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/bitten-by-a-shark-at-9-she-tells-her-story-for-the-first-time/ar-AA1HWH4t
Bitten by a shark at 9, she tells her story for the first time
She was 9. The shark didn’t care.
This isn't a horror story — it's a masterclass in emergency response.
A child survives a shark attack because people moved fast, improvised a tourniquet, and got her airlifted out within minutes.
It’s a brutal reminder:
**Preparedness is branding.**
Whether you're a city, a startup, or a safety agency — your response time defines your reputation. Not your website. Not your logo.
Scroll past this and you're missing the real story:
Resilience is built in chaos. The brave ones don’t wait for a perfect plan.
📖 Full story: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/bitten-by-a-shark-at-9-she-tells-her-story-for-the-first-time/ar-AA1HWH4t%3Fapiversion%3Dv2%26domshim%3D1%26noservercache%3D1%26noservertelemetry%3D1%26batchservertelemetry%3D1%26renderwebcomponents%3D1%26wcseo%3D1&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2RSVxz9W6xeda8O2oaRlP9
This isn't a horror story — it's a masterclass in emergency response.
A child survives a shark attack because people moved fast, improvised a tourniquet, and got her airlifted out within minutes.
It’s a brutal reminder:
**Preparedness is branding.**
Whether you're a city, a startup, or a safety agency — your response time defines your reputation. Not your website. Not your logo.
Scroll past this and you're missing the real story:
Resilience is built in chaos. The brave ones don’t wait for a perfect plan.
📖 Full story: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/bitten-by-a-shark-at-9-she-tells-her-story-for-the-first-time/ar-AA1HWH4t%3Fapiversion%3Dv2%26domshim%3D1%26noservercache%3D1%26noservertelemetry%3D1%26batchservertelemetry%3D1%26renderwebcomponents%3D1%26wcseo%3D1&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2RSVxz9W6xeda8O2oaRlP9
West Virginia becomes first state in US to develop statewide tourniquet takedown protocols for EMS
Tourniquets save lives—but they can also take limbs.
West Virginia just became the first state to roll out *statewide EMS protocols* for safely removing tourniquets in the field.
Why does this matter?
Because treating trauma isn’t just about stopping the bleed—it's about preserving long-term quality of life.
Until now, EMS crews were trained to apply tourniquets, not remove them. The result? Some patients survived... but lost limbs needlessly.
This protocol turns frontline responders into full-spectrum trauma managers.
It’s a small procedural shift with massive implications for rural care, disaster response, and battlefield medicine.
West Virginia is showing us what modern emergency care should look like.
The rest of the country should be taking notes.
📌 Thoughts? Would this work in your state or system?
👉 [Read the article](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://dailydispatch.com/fire-news/west-virginia/west-virginia-becomes-first-state-in-nation-to-develop-statewide-tourniquet-takedown-protocols-for-ems/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1PMBlce7QsMVSHnAnSp2oH)
West Virginia just became the first state to roll out *statewide EMS protocols* for safely removing tourniquets in the field.
Why does this matter?
Because treating trauma isn’t just about stopping the bleed—it's about preserving long-term quality of life.
Until now, EMS crews were trained to apply tourniquets, not remove them. The result? Some patients survived... but lost limbs needlessly.
This protocol turns frontline responders into full-spectrum trauma managers.
It’s a small procedural shift with massive implications for rural care, disaster response, and battlefield medicine.
West Virginia is showing us what modern emergency care should look like.
The rest of the country should be taking notes.
📌 Thoughts? Would this work in your state or system?
👉 [Read the article](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://dailydispatch.com/fire-news/west-virginia/west-virginia-becomes-first-state-in-nation-to-develop-statewide-tourniquet-takedown-protocols-for-ems/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1PMBlce7QsMVSHnAnSp2oH)
Driver wearing tourniquet, caught with syringes in Porter County fatal crash sentenced to 5 years
He was wearing a tourniquet when police pulled him from the wreck.
That’s not the most disturbing part.
He killed someone while speeding through a no-passing zone, high, with syringes in the car — and got just *five years*.
This is what happens when our justice system treats reckless, drug-impaired driving like a bad decision, not a lethal one.
For cities, the message is clear: tougher sentencing isn’t enough. We need smarter infrastructure, better real-time monitoring, and proactive intervention **before** the crash.
Because by the time the blue lights show up, it’s already too late.
🔗 [Link to article]
Let’s talk: Should vehicular homicide under the influence carry a mandatory minimum sentence?
That’s not the most disturbing part.
He killed someone while speeding through a no-passing zone, high, with syringes in the car — and got just *five years*.
This is what happens when our justice system treats reckless, drug-impaired driving like a bad decision, not a lethal one.
For cities, the message is clear: tougher sentencing isn’t enough. We need smarter infrastructure, better real-time monitoring, and proactive intervention **before** the crash.
Because by the time the blue lights show up, it’s already too late.
🔗 [Link to article]
Let’s talk: Should vehicular homicide under the influence carry a mandatory minimum sentence?
Campus to Test Emergency Notifications on Digital Signage | University of Arkansas
Your fire alarm is stuck in 1998.
Most campuses still rely on outdated PA systems, text alerts, or those tiny wall-mounted strobes to warn students in a crisis. The University of Arkansas is finally testing something smarter: emergency alerts through digital signage.
This isn't just about higher ed.
It's a wake-up call for how *every* public space—airports, malls, schools—is missing the chance to use existing screens to communicate in real time when it counts most.
Digital signage already sells coffee.
Why not also save lives?
Full article here: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/80521/campus-to-test-emergency-notifications-on-digital-signage&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0Wm0bgqS6ARedCICNuoFGg
Is your signage just visual noise—or a modern-day safety net?
Most campuses still rely on outdated PA systems, text alerts, or those tiny wall-mounted strobes to warn students in a crisis. The University of Arkansas is finally testing something smarter: emergency alerts through digital signage.
This isn't just about higher ed.
It's a wake-up call for how *every* public space—airports, malls, schools—is missing the chance to use existing screens to communicate in real time when it counts most.
Digital signage already sells coffee.
Why not also save lives?
Full article here: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/80521/campus-to-test-emergency-notifications-on-digital-signage&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0Wm0bgqS6ARedCICNuoFGg
Is your signage just visual noise—or a modern-day safety net?
Recognizing everyday acts of kindness - Times Republican
Kindness isn't branding. But it should be.
We obsess over brand values in boardrooms—innovation, impact, inclusion.
But the strongest brands are built on behavior, not buzzwords.
This article highlights something we rarely measure: quiet, everyday courage.
A friend helping another take “Stop the Bleed” training. A neighbor showing up without being asked.
No headlines. No hashtags.
As cities and systems get smarter, there's a risk we lose the human signal in all the tech noise.
Designing for safety isn’t just policy or product. It’s culture. And kindness is infrastructure.
👀 Worth a read:
https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/your-view/2025/12/recognizing-everyday-acts-of-kindness/
Let’s build cities—and brands—that act the way we claim to speak.
We obsess over brand values in boardrooms—innovation, impact, inclusion.
But the strongest brands are built on behavior, not buzzwords.
This article highlights something we rarely measure: quiet, everyday courage.
A friend helping another take “Stop the Bleed” training. A neighbor showing up without being asked.
No headlines. No hashtags.
As cities and systems get smarter, there's a risk we lose the human signal in all the tech noise.
Designing for safety isn’t just policy or product. It’s culture. And kindness is infrastructure.
👀 Worth a read:
https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/your-view/2025/12/recognizing-everyday-acts-of-kindness/
Let’s build cities—and brands—that act the way we claim to speak.
Limited Torniquet application tied to superior pain scores in early post-operative period in ...
Tourniquets are hurting more than they help.
A new study links **limited tourniquet use** during total knee replacement to *less pain* in recovery.
Why this matters:
Surgeons have long relied on tourniquets for visibility and bone-cement bonding. But the trade-off? More post-op pain, slower mobility, and higher narcotic use.
Now, data suggests that *less is more*. Strategic, time-limited use leads to better outcomes—without sacrificing surgical precision.
It’s a small tweak with massive upside for patient recovery and hospital efficiency.
👉 Are we finally ready to rethink standard protocols in surgical pain management?
Full study: [Link]
A new study links **limited tourniquet use** during total knee replacement to *less pain* in recovery.
Why this matters:
Surgeons have long relied on tourniquets for visibility and bone-cement bonding. But the trade-off? More post-op pain, slower mobility, and higher narcotic use.
Now, data suggests that *less is more*. Strategic, time-limited use leads to better outcomes—without sacrificing surgical precision.
It’s a small tweak with massive upside for patient recovery and hospital efficiency.
👉 Are we finally ready to rethink standard protocols in surgical pain management?
Full study: [Link]
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products - WENY News
Your brand is only as strong as your supply chain.
More than 50 babies are sick. All ByHeart products are now recalled due to potential botulism contamination.
This isn't just a health scare — it's a branding disaster. When safety breaks, trust follows.
If you're in food, pharma, or wellness:
✅ Audit your suppliers
✅ Stress-test your recalls
✅ Monitor consumer trust like your reputation depends on it — because it does
Consumers don’t care that it’s a third-party issue. They only see *your* name on the label.
Full story here: https://www.weny.com/wires/botulism-outbreak-sickens-more-than-50-babies-and-expands-to-all-byheart-products/article_a5a15b56-cf7d-5719-8132-0c8cc678c1f5.html
#BrandTrust #SupplyChain #ConsumerSafety #CrisisManagement
More than 50 babies are sick. All ByHeart products are now recalled due to potential botulism contamination.
This isn't just a health scare — it's a branding disaster. When safety breaks, trust follows.
If you're in food, pharma, or wellness:
✅ Audit your suppliers
✅ Stress-test your recalls
✅ Monitor consumer trust like your reputation depends on it — because it does
Consumers don’t care that it’s a third-party issue. They only see *your* name on the label.
Full story here: https://www.weny.com/wires/botulism-outbreak-sickens-more-than-50-babies-and-expands-to-all-byheart-products/article_a5a15b56-cf7d-5719-8132-0c8cc678c1f5.html
#BrandTrust #SupplyChain #ConsumerSafety #CrisisManagement
BCSO honors Athens Detective Roberts for 'heroic actions' | News | clevelandbanner.com
He didn’t “go above and beyond.”
He *went straight into* the danger.
Detective Roberts didn’t wait for backup.
He pulled a tourniquet and saved a life.
This isn’t just heroism—it’s precision under pressure.
Real-time decision-making.
Tactical first aid.
Life-or-death leadership.
The future of public safety isn’t just about more tech.
It’s about training humans to act when seconds count.
Every city needs more Roberts.
Not just officers.
Operators.
👏 Read the full story: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.clevelandbanner.com/news/bcso-honors-athens-detective-roberts-for-heroic-actions/article_e392bb35-b412-58fe-b68d-85818a62a896.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0iPtDPE-FsATdVnokJ9hqM
He *went straight into* the danger.
Detective Roberts didn’t wait for backup.
He pulled a tourniquet and saved a life.
This isn’t just heroism—it’s precision under pressure.
Real-time decision-making.
Tactical first aid.
Life-or-death leadership.
The future of public safety isn’t just about more tech.
It’s about training humans to act when seconds count.
Every city needs more Roberts.
Not just officers.
Operators.
👏 Read the full story: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.clevelandbanner.com/news/bcso-honors-athens-detective-roberts-for-heroic-actions/article_e392bb35-b412-58fe-b68d-85818a62a896.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0iPtDPE-FsATdVnokJ9hqM
Champaign Co. Stop the Bleed program - YouTube
Someone bleeding out doesn’t have time for 911.
That’s the brutal reality—and the reason behind Champaign County’s new **Stop the Bleed** program.
This isn't about turning residents into medics. It’s about training everyday people to be the difference between life and death in the first 5 minutes of trauma.
Car crash. Mass shooting. Playground accident.
You can’t afford to wait.
Smart cities prioritize **response before rescue**.
Prepping communities like this isn’t optional. It’s the new baseline for public safety.
👀 Watch how they’re rolling it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lemud4nQ9NE
Would your city survive the wait?
That’s the brutal reality—and the reason behind Champaign County’s new **Stop the Bleed** program.
This isn't about turning residents into medics. It’s about training everyday people to be the difference between life and death in the first 5 minutes of trauma.
Car crash. Mass shooting. Playground accident.
You can’t afford to wait.
Smart cities prioritize **response before rescue**.
Prepping communities like this isn’t optional. It’s the new baseline for public safety.
👀 Watch how they’re rolling it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lemud4nQ9NE
Would your city survive the wait?
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Another baby formula recall. This time, it's botulism.
More than 50 infants sick. Every ByHeart product pulled.
This isn’t just a manufacturing failure — it’s a branding crisis.
Parent trust is everything in the baby category. You lose it, you're done.
The future of safety isn't just FDA compliance. It’s radical transparency and real-time recall communication.
If your brand isn’t prepared for a 60-second crisis response, you’re already too slow.
👇 What do you expect from brands when lives are on the line?
🔗 [Link to article]
More than 50 infants sick. Every ByHeart product pulled.
This isn’t just a manufacturing failure — it’s a branding crisis.
Parent trust is everything in the baby category. You lose it, you're done.
The future of safety isn't just FDA compliance. It’s radical transparency and real-time recall communication.
If your brand isn’t prepared for a 60-second crisis response, you’re already too slow.
👇 What do you expect from brands when lives are on the line?
🔗 [Link to article]
Champaign Co. launches Stop the Bleed Program | WDTN.com
People bleed out faster than emergency services can arrive.
That’s the brutal math behind the “Stop the Bleed” program just launched in Champaign County.
Every officer in the county is now being trained to control life-threatening bleeding — turning bystanders into immediate responders and turning minutes into lives saved.
This isn't just about rural counties or small towns.
It's a wake-up call for every city leader: Preparing public safety means more than patrols — it means precision training for medical trauma before medics show up.
Read how Champaign Co. is rewriting the first-response playbook:
👉 https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/champaign-co-launches-stop-the-bleed-program/
#PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #CivicDesign #FutureOfCities #TrainingMatters
That’s the brutal math behind the “Stop the Bleed” program just launched in Champaign County.
Every officer in the county is now being trained to control life-threatening bleeding — turning bystanders into immediate responders and turning minutes into lives saved.
This isn't just about rural counties or small towns.
It's a wake-up call for every city leader: Preparing public safety means more than patrols — it means precision training for medical trauma before medics show up.
Read how Champaign Co. is rewriting the first-response playbook:
👉 https://www.wdtn.com/as-seen-on-2-news/champaign-co-launches-stop-the-bleed-program/
#PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #CivicDesign #FutureOfCities #TrainingMatters
Dr. Alexander Eastman and the Mission to Stop the Bleed - The Village Voice
Most people don’t bleed out in the ER.
They bleed out on the sidewalk — while bystanders wait for help.
Dr. Alexander Eastman wants to change that.
"Stop the Bleed" is a national campaign to train civilians to respond to trauma *before* emergency services arrive.
Think CPR, but for catastrophic bleeding.
Why it matters:
In cities where mass shootings, accidents, and disasters are part of the new normal, the frontline is no longer a hospital.
It’s *you*.
Training citizens to act in the first 3 minutes can mean the difference between life and death.
The future of public safety isn’t just better tech — it’s smarter people.
Read this:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.villagevoice.com/dr-alexander-eastman-and-the-mission-to-stop-the-bleed/%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Ddr-alexander-eastman-and-the-mission-to-stop-the-bleed&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1y5RWnCbU6dVEOJXVCMBGV
They bleed out on the sidewalk — while bystanders wait for help.
Dr. Alexander Eastman wants to change that.
"Stop the Bleed" is a national campaign to train civilians to respond to trauma *before* emergency services arrive.
Think CPR, but for catastrophic bleeding.
Why it matters:
In cities where mass shootings, accidents, and disasters are part of the new normal, the frontline is no longer a hospital.
It’s *you*.
Training citizens to act in the first 3 minutes can mean the difference between life and death.
The future of public safety isn’t just better tech — it’s smarter people.
Read this:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.villagevoice.com/dr-alexander-eastman-and-the-mission-to-stop-the-bleed/%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Ddr-alexander-eastman-and-the-mission-to-stop-the-bleed&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1y5RWnCbU6dVEOJXVCMBGV
Beaverson Foundation grant equips Wayne County deputies with lifesaving emergency tools
Bleeding out takes minutes. Waiting for EMTs takes longer.
Wayne County deputies are now equipped to close that gap.
Thanks to a grant from the Beaverson Foundation, officers on the front lines have *Stop the Bleed* kits—tools that turn bystanders and first responders into lifesavers.
Why does this matter?
Because the #1 preventable cause of trauma death is uncontrolled bleeding. And in most emergencies, the person who saves your life isn’t a paramedic—it’s whoever gets there first.
This is the kind of low-cost, high-impact investment more cities should be making.
Lives aren’t just saved in hospitals. They’re saved in seconds.
🔗 Full story: [link]
#PublicSafety #CityLeadership #TechForGood #StopTheBleed #EmergencyResponse
Wayne County deputies are now equipped to close that gap.
Thanks to a grant from the Beaverson Foundation, officers on the front lines have *Stop the Bleed* kits—tools that turn bystanders and first responders into lifesavers.
Why does this matter?
Because the #1 preventable cause of trauma death is uncontrolled bleeding. And in most emergencies, the person who saves your life isn’t a paramedic—it’s whoever gets there first.
This is the kind of low-cost, high-impact investment more cities should be making.
Lives aren’t just saved in hospitals. They’re saved in seconds.
🔗 Full story: [link]
#PublicSafety #CityLeadership #TechForGood #StopTheBleed #EmergencyResponse
Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS Launch “STOP THE BLEED”: Empowering Citizens with Rapid ...
Bleeding out takes minutes.
But help usually takes longer.
Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS just launched “STOP THE BLEED” — a public training initiative that gives everyday people the tools and skills to save lives *before* emergency responders arrive.
Think CPR training — but for catastrophic injuries.
This matters because:
🩸 Trauma is the #1 cause of death for people under 45.
🩸 Most deaths from bleeding are preventable.
🩸 Technology is useless if the public isn’t trained to use it.
Brand leaders, urban planners, policymakers — take note:
Prepared citizens are the new first responders.
👉 Read more: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/axio-biosolutions-and-iiems-launch-stop-the-bleed-empowering-citizens-with-rapid-bleeding-control/2802912/%3Famp&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2SZYDJdHlC2bk0nNOXn4Fu
But help usually takes longer.
Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS just launched “STOP THE BLEED” — a public training initiative that gives everyday people the tools and skills to save lives *before* emergency responders arrive.
Think CPR training — but for catastrophic injuries.
This matters because:
🩸 Trauma is the #1 cause of death for people under 45.
🩸 Most deaths from bleeding are preventable.
🩸 Technology is useless if the public isn’t trained to use it.
Brand leaders, urban planners, policymakers — take note:
Prepared citizens are the new first responders.
👉 Read more: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/axio-biosolutions-and-iiems-launch-stop-the-bleed-empowering-citizens-with-rapid-bleeding-control/2802912/%3Famp&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2SZYDJdHlC2bk0nNOXn4Fu
Addressing Isolated Extremity Wounds with Stop the Bleed Interventions Could Save Lives
A gunshot to the leg shouldn’t be a death sentence.
But without proper intervention, it often is.
This article from the American College of Surgeons lays it out clearly: isolated extremity wounds are survivable—if bystanders know how to act. Techniques like applying a tourniquet or packing a wound can mean the difference between life and death.
Since 2015, over 5 million people have been trained through the Stop the Bleed initiative. That’s a start. But it’s not enough.
If we're serious about building safer cities, STB training needs to be as common as CPR.
Every workplace. Every campus. Every public venue.
Mass trauma is no longer a matter of *if*—it's *when*.
👇 Read the article and tell me: is your organization prepared?
🔗 [Link in comments]
But without proper intervention, it often is.
This article from the American College of Surgeons lays it out clearly: isolated extremity wounds are survivable—if bystanders know how to act. Techniques like applying a tourniquet or packing a wound can mean the difference between life and death.
Since 2015, over 5 million people have been trained through the Stop the Bleed initiative. That’s a start. But it’s not enough.
If we're serious about building safer cities, STB training needs to be as common as CPR.
Every workplace. Every campus. Every public venue.
Mass trauma is no longer a matter of *if*—it's *when*.
👇 Read the article and tell me: is your organization prepared?
🔗 [Link in comments]
County leaders update MOU, reaffirm commitment to protect children - Peak of Ohio
Kids don’t fall through cracks. Adults let them.
This week, county leaders updated their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen how agencies work together to protect children.
Why does this matter?
Because fragmented systems lead to missed signs, botched responses, and irreparable trauma.
This MOU isn’t just paperwork — it’s a signal that siloed thinking is done. It's how real prevention starts: with collaboration, shared accountability, and boots-on-the-ground coordination.
Safety begins before the crisis.
Read how they’re doing it → [link]
#ChildSafety #PublicSectorInnovation #Collaboration #Leadership
This week, county leaders updated their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen how agencies work together to protect children.
Why does this matter?
Because fragmented systems lead to missed signs, botched responses, and irreparable trauma.
This MOU isn’t just paperwork — it’s a signal that siloed thinking is done. It's how real prevention starts: with collaboration, shared accountability, and boots-on-the-ground coordination.
Safety begins before the crisis.
Read how they’re doing it → [link]
#ChildSafety #PublicSectorInnovation #Collaboration #Leadership
Addressing Isolated Extremity Wounds with Stop the Bleed Interventions Could Save Lives
People aren’t dying from gunshot wounds — they’re dying from blood loss.
New data from 5,765 homicide cases shows a preventable pattern: victims with isolated extremity wounds bleed out before help arrives.
That’s a fixable problem.
The “Stop the Bleed” program teaches civilians how to control bleeding from arms and legs — potentially buying victims the time they need to survive.
Cities train for active shooters, mass casualties, and crises.
But we’re not empowering the public with life-saving basics.
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about readiness.
And it could mean the difference between life and death.
Read the full study: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-9-2025-issue/addressing-isolated-extremity-wounds-with-stop-the-bleed-interventions-could-save-lives/
#PublicSafety #UrbanResilience #StopTheBleed #EmergencyPreparedness
New data from 5,765 homicide cases shows a preventable pattern: victims with isolated extremity wounds bleed out before help arrives.
That’s a fixable problem.
The “Stop the Bleed” program teaches civilians how to control bleeding from arms and legs — potentially buying victims the time they need to survive.
Cities train for active shooters, mass casualties, and crises.
But we’re not empowering the public with life-saving basics.
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about readiness.
And it could mean the difference between life and death.
Read the full study: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-9-2025-issue/addressing-isolated-extremity-wounds-with-stop-the-bleed-interventions-could-save-lives/
#PublicSafety #UrbanResilience #StopTheBleed #EmergencyPreparedness
Beaverson Foundation grant equips Wayne County deputies with lifesaving emergency tools
Bleeding out takes 3 minutes.
The average EMS response time? Nearly double that.
Thanks to the Beaverson Foundation, Wayne County deputies are now equipped with tourniquets—simple, brutal, lifesaving tech that buys critical time before medics arrive.
This isn't about glorifying gadgets. It's about redesigning our emergency response system to actually *respond*.
Urban or rural, safety starts with fast, decentralized tools in the right hands.
How many departments are still waiting for theirs?
🔗 [Full story here](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.yourohionews.com/wayne-county/beaverson-foundation-grant-equips-wayne-county-deputies-with-lifesaving-emergency-tools/997244&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2lYdtBGmms60-TI5gDL0KP)
The average EMS response time? Nearly double that.
Thanks to the Beaverson Foundation, Wayne County deputies are now equipped with tourniquets—simple, brutal, lifesaving tech that buys critical time before medics arrive.
This isn't about glorifying gadgets. It's about redesigning our emergency response system to actually *respond*.
Urban or rural, safety starts with fast, decentralized tools in the right hands.
How many departments are still waiting for theirs?
🔗 [Full story here](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.yourohionews.com/wayne-county/beaverson-foundation-grant-equips-wayne-county-deputies-with-lifesaving-emergency-tools/997244&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2lYdtBGmms60-TI5gDL0KP)
New AJCC Staging System Protocols for Salivary Glands and Oropharynx Are Live | ACS
Staging saves lives—if it's done right.
The new AJCC cancer staging protocols for salivary glands and oropharynx are now live. It’s not just another update—it’s a shift in how we assess, treat, and communicate cancer progression.
Why it matters: Better staging = earlier interventions. Earlier interventions = better outcomes. Especially critical with head and neck cancers where speed and accuracy mean everything.
For clinicians, this changes what you look for.
For technologists, this changes what your tools need to capture.
For public health? It changes the playbook.
The tools are here. The data is clear. The future of precision oncology is protocol-driven.
🔗 https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-9-2025-issue/new-ajcc-staging-system-protocols-for-salivary-glands-and-oropharynx-are-live/
#Oncology #Staging #HealthcareInnovation #AIinMedicine #PublicHealth #CancerCare
The new AJCC cancer staging protocols for salivary glands and oropharynx are now live. It’s not just another update—it’s a shift in how we assess, treat, and communicate cancer progression.
Why it matters: Better staging = earlier interventions. Earlier interventions = better outcomes. Especially critical with head and neck cancers where speed and accuracy mean everything.
For clinicians, this changes what you look for.
For technologists, this changes what your tools need to capture.
For public health? It changes the playbook.
The tools are here. The data is clear. The future of precision oncology is protocol-driven.
🔗 https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-9-2025-issue/new-ajcc-staging-system-protocols-for-salivary-glands-and-oropharynx-are-live/
#Oncology #Staging #HealthcareInnovation #AIinMedicine #PublicHealth #CancerCare
Champaign County launches countywide 'Stop the Bleed' initiative - Peak of Ohio
Bleeding out takes 5 minutes. An ambulance takes 7.
That’s the math behind Champaign County's latest move.
They’ve just launched a countywide *Stop the Bleed* initiative—training every law enforcement officer in trauma care that can save lives before EMS arrives.
Because in emergencies, whoever’s first on the scene is the difference between alive and not.
More cities should take note: safety isn’t just patrol cars and body cams—it's preparation.
[Read about it here.](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/champaign-county-launches-countywide-stop-the-bleed-initiative/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2U7glbCj49T05YBBR5Mvya)
Training saves time. Time saves lives.
That’s the math behind Champaign County's latest move.
They’ve just launched a countywide *Stop the Bleed* initiative—training every law enforcement officer in trauma care that can save lives before EMS arrives.
Because in emergencies, whoever’s first on the scene is the difference between alive and not.
More cities should take note: safety isn’t just patrol cars and body cams—it's preparation.
[Read about it here.](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/champaign-county-launches-countywide-stop-the-bleed-initiative/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2U7glbCj49T05YBBR5Mvya)
Training saves time. Time saves lives.
I'm a Surgeon. This Is the Messy Truth 'The Pitt' Exposes - Newsweek
Hospitals aren’t saving lives the way you think they are.
In high-stakes trauma, stopping the bleed isn’t about fancy machines — it’s about seconds, instincts, and access to the right meds.
This Newsweek piece by a real surgeon peels back the Hollywood polish and dives into what ER teams *really* face.
Shows like *The Pitt* get one thing right: the system is messy. But what’s rarely shown is the lack of preparedness outside the ER.
Bleeding out is a preventable death. Yet most schools, workplaces, and city districts have zero protocols in place.
Want smarter cities? Start with smarter first-response infrastructure.
👇 Read the article. Then ask yourself: Is your team trained to save a life before the ambulance arrives?
[Link]
In high-stakes trauma, stopping the bleed isn’t about fancy machines — it’s about seconds, instincts, and access to the right meds.
This Newsweek piece by a real surgeon peels back the Hollywood polish and dives into what ER teams *really* face.
Shows like *The Pitt* get one thing right: the system is messy. But what’s rarely shown is the lack of preparedness outside the ER.
Bleeding out is a preventable death. Yet most schools, workplaces, and city districts have zero protocols in place.
Want smarter cities? Start with smarter first-response infrastructure.
👇 Read the article. Then ask yourself: Is your team trained to save a life before the ambulance arrives?
[Link]
Efficacy of Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Versus Bier's Block in ...
Tourniquets are becoming obsolete.
If you’re still using them in hand and wrist surgeries, you’re behind.
This new study compares WALANT (Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) to Bier’s Block in fixing unstable distal radius fractures — and WALANT doesn't just hold its own. It performs better in patient comfort, surgical workflow, and recovery time.
Why it matters: Better patient experience + faster OR turnaround = smarter healthcare delivery.
More control. Less sedation. Zero tourniquets.
Read the study here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/434546-efficacy-of-wide-awake-local-anesthesia-no-tourniquet-walant-versus-biers-block-in-the-internal-fixation-of-unstable-distal-radius-fractures-a-single-center-experience
Surgeons: are you adapting to this shift or resisting it?
If you’re still using them in hand and wrist surgeries, you’re behind.
This new study compares WALANT (Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) to Bier’s Block in fixing unstable distal radius fractures — and WALANT doesn't just hold its own. It performs better in patient comfort, surgical workflow, and recovery time.
Why it matters: Better patient experience + faster OR turnaround = smarter healthcare delivery.
More control. Less sedation. Zero tourniquets.
Read the study here: https://www.cureus.com/articles/434546-efficacy-of-wide-awake-local-anesthesia-no-tourniquet-walant-versus-biers-block-in-the-internal-fixation-of-unstable-distal-radius-fractures-a-single-center-experience
Surgeons: are you adapting to this shift or resisting it?
Newark College student receives 'Student Volunteer of the Year' award in the Further ...
Forget AI for a second—this student is actually saving lives.
Olivia, a Newark College student, just trained *263 peers* in the "Stop the Bleed" emergency response program—after hours, on top of her studies.
She didn’t wait for a title. Now she’s earned one: **Student Volunteer of the Year.**
Why does this matter?
Because resilience and readiness don’t just come from systems. They come from people who give a damn.
We talk about smart cities—but how about *safer schools*, where the next generation is already stepping up?
👉 Read Olivia’s story. Then ask yourself: Who’s leading *your* community to be future-ready?
https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/this-will-only-spur-olivia-on-in-her-mission-to-make-the-wo-9444961/
Olivia, a Newark College student, just trained *263 peers* in the "Stop the Bleed" emergency response program—after hours, on top of her studies.
She didn’t wait for a title. Now she’s earned one: **Student Volunteer of the Year.**
Why does this matter?
Because resilience and readiness don’t just come from systems. They come from people who give a damn.
We talk about smart cities—but how about *safer schools*, where the next generation is already stepping up?
👉 Read Olivia’s story. Then ask yourself: Who’s leading *your* community to be future-ready?
https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/this-will-only-spur-olivia-on-in-her-mission-to-make-the-wo-9444961/
December 8, 2025 - CampusMemo - San Francisco State University
Most people freeze when every second counts.
“Stop the Bleed” training flips that script.
This isn’t CPR certification for your resume. It’s a real-world, high-impact skill that empowers ordinary people to act in extraordinary moments—before the ambulance arrives.
Colleges offering this kind of training are rethinking campus safety. They’re turning bystanders into responders.
San Francisco State is hosting a session Dec. 11. More institutions should follow.
👉 [Details here](https://campusmemo.sfsu.edu/2025/December-8-2025)
Because knowing *how* to act can be the line between life and death.
“Stop the Bleed” training flips that script.
This isn’t CPR certification for your resume. It’s a real-world, high-impact skill that empowers ordinary people to act in extraordinary moments—before the ambulance arrives.
Colleges offering this kind of training are rethinking campus safety. They’re turning bystanders into responders.
San Francisco State is hosting a session Dec. 11. More institutions should follow.
👉 [Details here](https://campusmemo.sfsu.edu/2025/December-8-2025)
Because knowing *how* to act can be the line between life and death.
MHA Monday Report Dec. 8, 2025 - Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Blunt trauma is easier to survive than blunt policy.
Michigan just advanced legislation that could save lives *before* victims even reach the ER—and almost no one’s talking about it.
The "Stop the Bleed" bill offers legal protection to bystanders who step in during bleeding emergencies. Translation: Less second-guessing. More lives saved.
Another bill would mandate preadmission screenings for long-term care patients—vital for safety, cost control, and clinical outcomes.
These aren’t headline grabbers. But they shape the future of public health, safety, and trust in our systems.
👉 If you work in civic planning, healthcare ops, or policy design—start paying attention to local legislation.
The bleeding doesn’t stop itself.
🔗 [Read the full Michigan report](https://www.mha.org/newsroom/mha-monday-report-dec-8-2025/)
#HealthcarePolicy #PublicSafety #Legislation #StopTheBleed #HealthTech #FutureOfCities
Michigan just advanced legislation that could save lives *before* victims even reach the ER—and almost no one’s talking about it.
The "Stop the Bleed" bill offers legal protection to bystanders who step in during bleeding emergencies. Translation: Less second-guessing. More lives saved.
Another bill would mandate preadmission screenings for long-term care patients—vital for safety, cost control, and clinical outcomes.
These aren’t headline grabbers. But they shape the future of public health, safety, and trust in our systems.
👉 If you work in civic planning, healthcare ops, or policy design—start paying attention to local legislation.
The bleeding doesn’t stop itself.
🔗 [Read the full Michigan report](https://www.mha.org/newsroom/mha-monday-report-dec-8-2025/)
#HealthcarePolicy #PublicSafety #Legislation #StopTheBleed #HealthTech #FutureOfCities
Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS Launch "STOP THE BLEED": Empowering Citizens with Rapid ...
Most people bleed out before the ambulance arrives.
That’s not a statistic. That’s a failure of everyday safety design.
Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS are tackling that with “STOP THE BLEED”—a national campaign to train civilians in rapid bleeding control using Axiostat haemostatic gauze.
This isn’t just first aid. It’s life-saving tech, placed directly in the hands of bystanders.
Designing safer cities means turning passive witnesses into capable responders.
Catch up before you’re caught unprepared.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/axio-biosolutions-and-iiems-launch-stop-the-bleed-empowering-citizens-with-rapid-bleeding-control/
That’s not a statistic. That’s a failure of everyday safety design.
Axio Biosolutions and IIEMS are tackling that with “STOP THE BLEED”—a national campaign to train civilians in rapid bleeding control using Axiostat haemostatic gauze.
This isn’t just first aid. It’s life-saving tech, placed directly in the hands of bystanders.
Designing safer cities means turning passive witnesses into capable responders.
Catch up before you’re caught unprepared.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/axio-biosolutions-and-iiems-launch-stop-the-bleed-empowering-citizens-with-rapid-bleeding-control/
State police use tourniquet to save teen boy stabbed at hotel - MLive.com
A tourniquet did what 911 alone couldn’t.
A 14-year-old boy was bleeding out in a hotel.
State police didn’t wait for EMTs—they used a tourniquet and saved his life.
This isn’t just a headline. It’s a wakeup call.
First responders are evolving beyond enforcement.
Tactical medical training is now survival tech—especially when help is minutes too late.
Are your teams trained to stop the bleed?
Cities, schools, even brands hosting events—if you're responsible for public safety, this isn’t optional anymore.
Tourniquets belong in uniforms, backpacks, and boardrooms.
🩸 Minutes matter. So does preparation.
🔗 [Link to article]
A 14-year-old boy was bleeding out in a hotel.
State police didn’t wait for EMTs—they used a tourniquet and saved his life.
This isn’t just a headline. It’s a wakeup call.
First responders are evolving beyond enforcement.
Tactical medical training is now survival tech—especially when help is minutes too late.
Are your teams trained to stop the bleed?
Cities, schools, even brands hosting events—if you're responsible for public safety, this isn’t optional anymore.
Tourniquets belong in uniforms, backpacks, and boardrooms.
🩸 Minutes matter. So does preparation.
🔗 [Link to article]
Wayne County deputies get AEDs and trauma kits to save lives - The Daily Record
Cops with AEDs aren’t just enforcing laws — they’re buying time.
Wayne County deputies are now equipped with trauma kits and defibrillators. Not in the trunk. On them.
This isn’t about optics. It’s about seconds that separate a close call from a coffin.
More departments need to rethink frontline readiness. Law enforcement is often first on scene — long before medics. Giving them the right tools turns responders into lifesavers.
Here’s how one grant did just that 👉
https://www.the-daily-record.com/story/news/local/2025/12/07/grant-provides-lifesaving-tools-for-wayne-county-deputies-aeds-stop-the-bleed-kits/87601828007/
Is your city this ready?
Wayne County deputies are now equipped with trauma kits and defibrillators. Not in the trunk. On them.
This isn’t about optics. It’s about seconds that separate a close call from a coffin.
More departments need to rethink frontline readiness. Law enforcement is often first on scene — long before medics. Giving them the right tools turns responders into lifesavers.
Here’s how one grant did just that 👉
https://www.the-daily-record.com/story/news/local/2025/12/07/grant-provides-lifesaving-tools-for-wayne-county-deputies-aeds-stop-the-bleed-kits/87601828007/
Is your city this ready?
Wayne County deputies get AEDs and trauma kits to save lives - The Daily Record
Cops can stop a heart attack before the ambulance even shows up.
That’s not spin — that’s infrastructure.
Wayne County just equipped its deputies with AEDs, trauma kits, and tourniquets. Not guns. Not crowd gear. Lifesaving tools.
Why it matters: In rural and suburban areas, deputies often reach a crisis before EMS. Without proper gear, they watch people bleed out in front of them.
Now? They can intervene.
This isn't about policing — it’s about designing public safety systems that actually prioritize *life*.
It’s time we stop just funding force and start funding first response.
Link: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.the-daily-record.com/story/news/local/2025/12/07/grant-provides-lifesaving-tools-for-wayne-county-deputies-aeds-stop-the-bleed-kits/87601828007/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw389DCkyuBdr2uBDR1XFdN4
That’s not spin — that’s infrastructure.
Wayne County just equipped its deputies with AEDs, trauma kits, and tourniquets. Not guns. Not crowd gear. Lifesaving tools.
Why it matters: In rural and suburban areas, deputies often reach a crisis before EMS. Without proper gear, they watch people bleed out in front of them.
Now? They can intervene.
This isn't about policing — it’s about designing public safety systems that actually prioritize *life*.
It’s time we stop just funding force and start funding first response.
Link: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.the-daily-record.com/story/news/local/2025/12/07/grant-provides-lifesaving-tools-for-wayne-county-deputies-aeds-stop-the-bleed-kits/87601828007/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw389DCkyuBdr2uBDR1XFdN4
Home Page - PembinaValleyOnline.com
Machines that stop blood to save a life.
Tourniquet technology isn’t new—but automation is changing the stakes.
This article dives into a local innovation: a computerized tourniquet system designed for high-stress procedures like trauma surgery and amputations. It stops blood flow with extreme precision.
Why it matters: The future of emergency care isn’t just faster—it’s smarter. Integrating automation into field and hospital settings means fewer deaths from blood loss, better outcomes, and stronger safety protocols.
When every second counts, tech like this changes the definition of "critical care."
🔗 [Link in comments]
#MedTech #HealthInnovation #EmergencyCare #SafetyTech
Tourniquet technology isn’t new—but automation is changing the stakes.
This article dives into a local innovation: a computerized tourniquet system designed for high-stress procedures like trauma surgery and amputations. It stops blood flow with extreme precision.
Why it matters: The future of emergency care isn’t just faster—it’s smarter. Integrating automation into field and hospital settings means fewer deaths from blood loss, better outcomes, and stronger safety protocols.
When every second counts, tech like this changes the definition of "critical care."
🔗 [Link in comments]
#MedTech #HealthInnovation #EmergencyCare #SafetyTech
"Social Justice Sundays" Sign-Waving - MLTnews.com
Protest is a design system.
Every sign, chant, and street corner sends a brand message—whether you planned it or not.
“Social Justice Sundays” in Mountlake Terrace is more than weekend activism. It’s grassroots branding in real-time. Bold fonts. Sharp slogans. Human billboards making causes visible where algorithms can’t interfere.
Cities aren't built with bricks anymore—they’re built on narratives.
If your movement isn’t visible in the streets, don’t expect it to trend online.
👉 Here’s what hyperlocal activism really looks like:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://mltnews.com/event/social-justice-sundays-sign-waving-5/2025-12-21/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2WvnFC4DQla6OzxLuVGXgT
#BrandActivism #UrbanDesign #CommunityPower #SocialJustice
Every sign, chant, and street corner sends a brand message—whether you planned it or not.
“Social Justice Sundays” in Mountlake Terrace is more than weekend activism. It’s grassroots branding in real-time. Bold fonts. Sharp slogans. Human billboards making causes visible where algorithms can’t interfere.
Cities aren't built with bricks anymore—they’re built on narratives.
If your movement isn’t visible in the streets, don’t expect it to trend online.
👉 Here’s what hyperlocal activism really looks like:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://mltnews.com/event/social-justice-sundays-sign-waving-5/2025-12-21/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2WvnFC4DQla6OzxLuVGXgT
#BrandActivism #UrbanDesign #CommunityPower #SocialJustice
Stop the Bleed Legislation Advances, Preadmission Screening Bill Introduced
"Stop the bleed" just got teeth.
New legislation could protect bystanders who step in during trauma events — giving legal coverage to those using bleeding-control techniques before medics arrive.
This matters. Because in mass casualty or violent incidents, seconds count.
We’ve engineered buildings to withstand force. We've trained teams for emergency protocol. But if your city isn’t empowering civilians to act — you're behind.
Safe cities are proactive cities.
Link: [article]
New legislation could protect bystanders who step in during trauma events — giving legal coverage to those using bleeding-control techniques before medics arrive.
This matters. Because in mass casualty or violent incidents, seconds count.
We’ve engineered buildings to withstand force. We've trained teams for emergency protocol. But if your city isn’t empowering civilians to act — you're behind.
Safe cities are proactive cities.
Link: [article]
'Stop The Bleed' Teaching Life-Saving Tips In Merrimack Vally And Beyond
Most people don’t know how to stop a person from bleeding out.
That’s a problem—because in an emergency, the first responder is usually *you*.
The "Stop The Bleed" program in Merrimack Valley is rewriting the rules of public safety. It trains civilians—teachers, employees, even kids—to act fast and save lives when seconds matter most.
No app. No tech. Just hands-on training that beats hesitation.
In a world where school shootings, accidents, and sudden violence are on the rise, this kind of education should be as common as CPR.
This isn't a "nice to have." It's the future of public health.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/stop-the-bleed-teaching-life-saving-tips-in-merrimack-vally-and-beyond/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2IXA74LC8sR2hD9YKlHDks
Would your company know what to do in a real emergency?
That’s a problem—because in an emergency, the first responder is usually *you*.
The "Stop The Bleed" program in Merrimack Valley is rewriting the rules of public safety. It trains civilians—teachers, employees, even kids—to act fast and save lives when seconds matter most.
No app. No tech. Just hands-on training that beats hesitation.
In a world where school shootings, accidents, and sudden violence are on the rise, this kind of education should be as common as CPR.
This isn't a "nice to have." It's the future of public health.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/stop-the-bleed-teaching-life-saving-tips-in-merrimack-vally-and-beyond/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2IXA74LC8sR2hD9YKlHDks
Would your company know what to do in a real emergency?
BTHC Auxiliary purchases tourniquet machine for hospital's operating room
Tourniquets don’t get headlines—until they save a life.
The BTHC Auxiliary just funded an A.T.S. 5000 tourniquet system for their local hospital. No fanfare. Just critical tech that can mean the difference between survival and catastrophe in trauma surgeries.
This is what modern innovation in healthcare actually looks like:
👉 Community-driven
👉 Precision equipment
👉 Zero fluff
Forget robotic hype—sometimes it's the machines holding pressure, not attention, that matter most.
More of this, please.
🔗 [Read the full story](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/bthc-auxiliary-purchases-tourniquet-machine-for-hospitals-operating-room&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3mShaNHdWj5Ubkfci7Slv7)
#MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #HospitalEquipment #DesignThatMatters
The BTHC Auxiliary just funded an A.T.S. 5000 tourniquet system for their local hospital. No fanfare. Just critical tech that can mean the difference between survival and catastrophe in trauma surgeries.
This is what modern innovation in healthcare actually looks like:
👉 Community-driven
👉 Precision equipment
👉 Zero fluff
Forget robotic hype—sometimes it's the machines holding pressure, not attention, that matter most.
More of this, please.
🔗 [Read the full story](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/bthc-auxiliary-purchases-tourniquet-machine-for-hospitals-operating-room&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3mShaNHdWj5Ubkfci7Slv7)
#MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #HospitalEquipment #DesignThatMatters
Stop the Bleed - Hands on Trauma Care Boot Camp (4 hour) - Daily Commercial Events
Blood loss kills faster than bullets.
In a crisis, the first five minutes decide everything — and most people freeze.
This 4-hour “Stop the Bleed” trauma care boot camp by Viking 6 Tactical is teaching civilians how to act before EMS arrives. Combat medic protocols. Real-world drills. Immediate impact.
Why it matters:
As mass violence, industrial accidents, and natural disasters spike, our cities can’t rely on emergency services alone. Resilience means training ordinary people to save lives when systems fail.
Tech won’t save you when someone’s bleeding out. People will.
🩸 Would you take this kind of training?
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.dailycommercial.com/things-to-do/events/%3F_evDiscoveryPath%3D/event/40976742a-stop-the-bleed-hands-on-trauma-care-boot-camp-4-hour-&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1Wnt1eL3_SDAXGRm2MP5ly
In a crisis, the first five minutes decide everything — and most people freeze.
This 4-hour “Stop the Bleed” trauma care boot camp by Viking 6 Tactical is teaching civilians how to act before EMS arrives. Combat medic protocols. Real-world drills. Immediate impact.
Why it matters:
As mass violence, industrial accidents, and natural disasters spike, our cities can’t rely on emergency services alone. Resilience means training ordinary people to save lives when systems fail.
Tech won’t save you when someone’s bleeding out. People will.
🩸 Would you take this kind of training?
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.dailycommercial.com/things-to-do/events/%3F_evDiscoveryPath%3D/event/40976742a-stop-the-bleed-hands-on-trauma-care-boot-camp-4-hour-&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1Wnt1eL3_SDAXGRm2MP5ly
'Stop The Bleed' Teaching Life-Saving Tips In Merrimack Vally And Beyond
You’re more likely to witness a bleeding emergency than a heart attack.
But how many people know what to *do* when it happens?
The “Stop The Bleed” program is teaching everyday citizens how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply pressure, and use a tourniquet—before help arrives. Because in a crisis, waiting for EMTs isn’t a plan.
This isn’t just first aid. It’s Homeland Security-backed, trauma-informed training that fills the gap between chaos and care.
Future-ready cities don’t just build infrastructure.
They build *prepared people.*
📍More programs like this need funding, design thinking, and visibility.
📍More designers and technologists need to pay attention to real-world utility.
Read it here 👉 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/stop-the-bleed-teaching-life-saving-tips-in-merrimack-vally-and-beyond/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2IXA74LC8sR2hD9YKlHDks
But how many people know what to *do* when it happens?
The “Stop The Bleed” program is teaching everyday citizens how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply pressure, and use a tourniquet—before help arrives. Because in a crisis, waiting for EMTs isn’t a plan.
This isn’t just first aid. It’s Homeland Security-backed, trauma-informed training that fills the gap between chaos and care.
Future-ready cities don’t just build infrastructure.
They build *prepared people.*
📍More programs like this need funding, design thinking, and visibility.
📍More designers and technologists need to pay attention to real-world utility.
Read it here 👉 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/stop-the-bleed-teaching-life-saving-tips-in-merrimack-vally-and-beyond/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2IXA74LC8sR2hD9YKlHDks
Powell Valley Healthcare hosts class: Stop the Bleed
Most people bleed out before the ambulance arrives.
It takes 3 minutes to die from uncontrolled bleeding. An ambulance can take 7–10.
That math only goes one way — unless bystanders know what to do.
That’s why classes like *Stop the Bleed*, hosted by Powell Valley Healthcare, aren’t optional. They’re essential.
Run by Dr. Sawley Wilde and local EMS, this training turns ordinary citizens into first responders before first responders arrive.
This isn’t just healthcare. It’s public safety. It’s community resilience.
Every city should be doing this.
Every employer should sponsor it.
Everyone should take it.
👉 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/powell-valley-healthcare-hosts-class-stop-the-bleed,171792&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1jptF_4YSATnfuRv320OXu
Who else is running programs like this? Drop a link below. 👇
It takes 3 minutes to die from uncontrolled bleeding. An ambulance can take 7–10.
That math only goes one way — unless bystanders know what to do.
That’s why classes like *Stop the Bleed*, hosted by Powell Valley Healthcare, aren’t optional. They’re essential.
Run by Dr. Sawley Wilde and local EMS, this training turns ordinary citizens into first responders before first responders arrive.
This isn’t just healthcare. It’s public safety. It’s community resilience.
Every city should be doing this.
Every employer should sponsor it.
Everyone should take it.
👉 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/powell-valley-healthcare-hosts-class-stop-the-bleed,171792&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1jptF_4YSATnfuRv320OXu
Who else is running programs like this? Drop a link below. 👇
Powell Valley Healthcare hosts class: Stop the Bleed
Blood loss kills faster than bullets.
Powell Valley Healthcare just taught locals how to stop it.
The “Stop the Bleed” course gives civilians hands-on trauma response tools—because in an emergency, you don't have time to wait for help. You *are* the help.
Every attendee left with a bleeding control kit. Five walked away with tourniquets.
This isn’t just a rural Wyoming thing. It's a blueprint for public safety.
Cities, schools, organizations—take notes.
The future of community resilience starts with teaching people how to save lives.
🔗 [Read more](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/powell-valley-healthcare-hosts-class-stop-the-bleed,171792)
#PublicSafety #CivicDesign #EmergencyPreparedness #StopTheBleed
Powell Valley Healthcare just taught locals how to stop it.
The “Stop the Bleed” course gives civilians hands-on trauma response tools—because in an emergency, you don't have time to wait for help. You *are* the help.
Every attendee left with a bleeding control kit. Five walked away with tourniquets.
This isn’t just a rural Wyoming thing. It's a blueprint for public safety.
Cities, schools, organizations—take notes.
The future of community resilience starts with teaching people how to save lives.
🔗 [Read more](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http://www.powelltribune.com/stories/powell-valley-healthcare-hosts-class-stop-the-bleed,171792)
#PublicSafety #CivicDesign #EmergencyPreparedness #StopTheBleed
Episode 117: Student Health Toolkit with Heather Chatwin | Provo City School District
Most schools aren’t ready for emergencies.
Provo City School District is changing that.
In this podcast, Heather Chatwin breaks down how their **Student Health Toolkit** now includes *Stop the Bleed* training—equipping staff and even students to act fast when every second counts.
This isn't extra. It's essential.
If your district isn’t building muscle memory for crisis response, you’re gambling with lives.
Listen here. Share it with someone who controls a school budget.
👉 https://www.provo.edu/podcast/episode-117-student-health-toolkit-with-heather-chatwin/
#EdTech #SchoolSafety #HealthInnovation #CrisisResponse #Leadership
Provo City School District is changing that.
In this podcast, Heather Chatwin breaks down how their **Student Health Toolkit** now includes *Stop the Bleed* training—equipping staff and even students to act fast when every second counts.
This isn't extra. It's essential.
If your district isn’t building muscle memory for crisis response, you’re gambling with lives.
Listen here. Share it with someone who controls a school budget.
👉 https://www.provo.edu/podcast/episode-117-student-health-toolkit-with-heather-chatwin/
#EdTech #SchoolSafety #HealthInnovation #CrisisResponse #Leadership
Three injured in fight involving 2.5-foot sword outside Salina apartment complex - syracuse.com
A sword fight. In 2024. Outside an apartment complex.
Let that sink in.
Not in a movie. Not cosplay. This was a real-life street brawl—with a 2.5-foot blade—leaving three injured and multiple tourniquets needed before EMTs arrived.
Why this matters:
This isn’t just about crime. It’s about preparedness. Should your building, staff, or neighborhood know how to stop severe bleeding before medics arrive? Because it can mean the difference between life and death.
Urban safety isn’t just police and cameras. It’s training, tools, and awareness at the street level.
👇 Would your team know what to do in a bleeding emergency? Would you?
[Link to article]
Let that sink in.
Not in a movie. Not cosplay. This was a real-life street brawl—with a 2.5-foot blade—leaving three injured and multiple tourniquets needed before EMTs arrived.
Why this matters:
This isn’t just about crime. It’s about preparedness. Should your building, staff, or neighborhood know how to stop severe bleeding before medics arrive? Because it can mean the difference between life and death.
Urban safety isn’t just police and cameras. It’s training, tools, and awareness at the street level.
👇 Would your team know what to do in a bleeding emergency? Would you?
[Link to article]
Stetson EMS Students Complete 'Stop the Bleed' Program
Bleeding out takes minutes. Help can take longer.
That’s the brutal math behind trauma response — and why Stetson’s EMS students just changed the equation.
They’ve completed the *Stop the Bleed* program — a trauma intervention course that teaches you how to take action when seconds count.
This matters.
Because safety isn’t just about sirens and systems. It’s about training everyday people to step in while the clock is still ticking.
More cities. More campuses. More people need this.
Kudos to Stetson for building responders, not just students.
👇 Read more:
https://www2.stetson.edu/today/2025/12/stetson-ems-students-complete-stop-the-bleed-program/
That’s the brutal math behind trauma response — and why Stetson’s EMS students just changed the equation.
They’ve completed the *Stop the Bleed* program — a trauma intervention course that teaches you how to take action when seconds count.
This matters.
Because safety isn’t just about sirens and systems. It’s about training everyday people to step in while the clock is still ticking.
More cities. More campuses. More people need this.
Kudos to Stetson for building responders, not just students.
👇 Read more:
https://www2.stetson.edu/today/2025/12/stetson-ems-students-complete-stop-the-bleed-program/
Quicker access to Stop the Bleed program could have saved dozens of Maryland homicide victims
People didn’t have to die.
Research shows dozens of Maryland homicide victims might have survived—if bystanders had basic bleeding control training.
This isn’t about medical degrees. It’s about minutes.
The *Stop the Bleed* program teaches how to stop hemorrhaging in those critical first few moments. Tourniquets. Pressure. Action.
But the training isn't reaching the communities that need it most.
Want public safety reform that saves lives? Start here, not just with slogans.
👇 Here's the data policymakers need to read:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251203/Quicker-access-to-Stop-the-Bleed-program-could-have-saved-dozens-of-Maryland-homicide-victims.aspx&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1VdpoylGkCSoD5e--Yhrgw
Research shows dozens of Maryland homicide victims might have survived—if bystanders had basic bleeding control training.
This isn’t about medical degrees. It’s about minutes.
The *Stop the Bleed* program teaches how to stop hemorrhaging in those critical first few moments. Tourniquets. Pressure. Action.
But the training isn't reaching the communities that need it most.
Want public safety reform that saves lives? Start here, not just with slogans.
👇 Here's the data policymakers need to read:
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251203/Quicker-access-to-Stop-the-Bleed-program-could-have-saved-dozens-of-Maryland-homicide-victims.aspx&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1VdpoylGkCSoD5e--Yhrgw
US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year
Peace has a new name. And it’s Trump.
The U.S. Institute of Peace — a nonpartisan group quietly working in war zones since Reagan — is now being renamed after the president who slashed its funding and undermined its mission.
This isn’t about partisanship. It’s about branding.
What does it say when an institution designed to promote global harmony is stripped, politicized, and rebranded by the very administration that stalled peace talks and destabilized allies?
Cities, companies, and countries—take notes. Symbols matter. Narratives matter more.
Watch how fast this naming choice gets normalized.
Then ask: Who controls your story?
👉 Read it here: https://www.weny.com/wires/us-institute-of-peace-renamed-for-trump-after-his-administration-gutted-it-earlier-this-year/article_0ae2f852-ef58-539f-a5f1-c0aece023aab.html
The U.S. Institute of Peace — a nonpartisan group quietly working in war zones since Reagan — is now being renamed after the president who slashed its funding and undermined its mission.
This isn’t about partisanship. It’s about branding.
What does it say when an institution designed to promote global harmony is stripped, politicized, and rebranded by the very administration that stalled peace talks and destabilized allies?
Cities, companies, and countries—take notes. Symbols matter. Narratives matter more.
Watch how fast this naming choice gets normalized.
Then ask: Who controls your story?
👉 Read it here: https://www.weny.com/wires/us-institute-of-peace-renamed-for-trump-after-his-administration-gutted-it-earlier-this-year/article_0ae2f852-ef58-539f-a5f1-c0aece023aab.html
Jennings County Sheriff's Dept putting emphasis on mental health response
Cops aren’t therapists. But maybe they should be trained like they are.
Jennings County is rethinking first response—putting real weight behind mental health training for deputies.
Not with a webinar. With embedded clinicians riding along.
Why does this matter?
Because mental health calls aren’t rare—they’re routine. And traditional policing isn’t equipped to handle them.
As cities struggle with public safety reform, this could be a model: De-escalation over force. Prevention over punishment.
Also noteworthy: Decatur Co. is adding *Stop the Bleed* kits to sheriff vehicles. Fast medical aid means more lives saved.
This is what 21st-century safety looks like.
🔗 https://www.812noww.com/post/jennings-county-sheriff-s-dept-putting-emphasis-on-mental-health-response
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Thoughts on embedding mental health pros into patrol units? Drop them below. ⬇️
Jennings County is rethinking first response—putting real weight behind mental health training for deputies.
Not with a webinar. With embedded clinicians riding along.
Why does this matter?
Because mental health calls aren’t rare—they’re routine. And traditional policing isn’t equipped to handle them.
As cities struggle with public safety reform, this could be a model: De-escalation over force. Prevention over punishment.
Also noteworthy: Decatur Co. is adding *Stop the Bleed* kits to sheriff vehicles. Fast medical aid means more lives saved.
This is what 21st-century safety looks like.
🔗 https://www.812noww.com/post/jennings-county-sheriff-s-dept-putting-emphasis-on-mental-health-response
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Thoughts on embedding mental health pros into patrol units? Drop them below. ⬇️
Statewide Analysis Quantifies Life-Saving Potential of Stop the Bleed | Joseph Sakran
Blood loss kills faster than bullets.
Mass shootings. Car crashes. Everyday trauma.
In those first 5 minutes, a bystander with the right tools can mean the difference between life and death.
New statewide data shows just how much impact the *Stop the Bleed* program can have — we're talking real, quantifiable lives saved. Not hypotheticals.
Training civilians isn’t a nice-to-have. It's public safety infrastructure. Just like AEDs and fire extinguishers.
Designing safer cities means empowering people on the ground. Literally.
📊 Here’s the study: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joseph-sakran-37089568_statewide-analysis-quantifies-life-saving-activity-7402012111008178176-Emb3
Are we doing enough to make trauma response part of everyday urban resilience?
Mass shootings. Car crashes. Everyday trauma.
In those first 5 minutes, a bystander with the right tools can mean the difference between life and death.
New statewide data shows just how much impact the *Stop the Bleed* program can have — we're talking real, quantifiable lives saved. Not hypotheticals.
Training civilians isn’t a nice-to-have. It's public safety infrastructure. Just like AEDs and fire extinguishers.
Designing safer cities means empowering people on the ground. Literally.
📊 Here’s the study: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joseph-sakran-37089568_statewide-analysis-quantifies-life-saving-activity-7402012111008178176-Emb3
Are we doing enough to make trauma response part of everyday urban resilience?
Surgical Tourniquets Market Trends, Investment Opportunities, and Growth Analysis Through 2032
Hundreds of millions are being tied up in tourniquets.
Yes, *tourniquets*.
The global surgical tourniquet market is expected to hit $904M by 2032. That’s not a typo — it’s a sign.
Emergency medicine is shifting from reactive to high-tech readiness. As battlefield tools become standard in operating rooms and ambulances, the line between military medtech and civilian healthcare is disappearing.
Investors: Niche doesn’t mean small. It means targeted.
Designers: The next generation of lifesaving tools needs UX, not just efficacy.
Cities: Want better emergency response? Start with the gear.
📊 Market insights like this aren’t just for medtech insiders.
They’re a preview of what resilient infrastructure looks like.
🔗 [Link to article]
#HealthcareInnovation #EmergencyMedicine #UrbanSafety #MedTech #ProductDesign #InvestmentTrends
Yes, *tourniquets*.
The global surgical tourniquet market is expected to hit $904M by 2032. That’s not a typo — it’s a sign.
Emergency medicine is shifting from reactive to high-tech readiness. As battlefield tools become standard in operating rooms and ambulances, the line between military medtech and civilian healthcare is disappearing.
Investors: Niche doesn’t mean small. It means targeted.
Designers: The next generation of lifesaving tools needs UX, not just efficacy.
Cities: Want better emergency response? Start with the gear.
📊 Market insights like this aren’t just for medtech insiders.
They’re a preview of what resilient infrastructure looks like.
🔗 [Link to article]
#HealthcareInnovation #EmergencyMedicine #UrbanSafety #MedTech #ProductDesign #InvestmentTrends
Use of reusable tourniquets at West Suffolk Hospital, in Bury St Edmunds, to be rolled out in ...
Single-use is costing us more than we think.
West Suffolk Hospital is ditching disposable tourniquets for reusable ones—saving £20,000 a year.
No flashy tech. No reorgs. Just smarter thinking.
This is what lean innovation really looks like in healthcare:
- Small change
- Big result
- Zero compromise on care
While the world chases unicorn solutions, this hospital chose common sense.
What else are we treating as “disposable” that we shouldn’t be?
🩸💡 Worth the read: [Link]
West Suffolk Hospital is ditching disposable tourniquets for reusable ones—saving £20,000 a year.
No flashy tech. No reorgs. Just smarter thinking.
This is what lean innovation really looks like in healthcare:
- Small change
- Big result
- Zero compromise on care
While the world chases unicorn solutions, this hospital chose common sense.
What else are we treating as “disposable” that we shouldn’t be?
🩸💡 Worth the read: [Link]
National campaign to place Shark Bite Kits on every Australian beach
Sharks aren’t the risk. Unpreparedness is.
A national campaign is putting Shark Bite Kits on every Australian beach — and it’s about time.
This isn’t just about sharks. It’s a wake-up call for how we prepare public spaces for low-probability, high-impact events.
Each kit includes a tourniquet, emergency bandages, major wound dressings — critical tools that can buy life-saving minutes before paramedics arrive.
Cities are brands. Safety builds trust.
Just like defibs became standard after too many preventable deaths, these kits are a signal that public space design is evolving — from reactive crisis management to proactive readiness.
Would you know how to use one?
👉 Read the article: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://portmacquarie.newsofthearea.com.au/national-campaign-to-place-shark-bite-kits-on-every-australian-beach
#UrbanDesign #PublicSafety #ResilientCities #EmergencyPreparedness
A national campaign is putting Shark Bite Kits on every Australian beach — and it’s about time.
This isn’t just about sharks. It’s a wake-up call for how we prepare public spaces for low-probability, high-impact events.
Each kit includes a tourniquet, emergency bandages, major wound dressings — critical tools that can buy life-saving minutes before paramedics arrive.
Cities are brands. Safety builds trust.
Just like defibs became standard after too many preventable deaths, these kits are a signal that public space design is evolving — from reactive crisis management to proactive readiness.
Would you know how to use one?
👉 Read the article: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://portmacquarie.newsofthearea.com.au/national-campaign-to-place-shark-bite-kits-on-every-australian-beach
#UrbanDesign #PublicSafety #ResilientCities #EmergencyPreparedness
Improving Mind-Body Connection to Prevent Falls, Dec. 10th - Mega Doctor News
Falling isn’t just a health risk — it’s a systems failure.
1 in 4 Americans over 65 falls each year.
Healthcare reacts. Smart design prevents.
This article highlights a surprising tool to reduce injuries: improving the *mind-body connection*. Not wearables. Not AI. Human awareness.
It’s a wake-up call for urban planners, CMOs in health tech, and anyone designing for aging populations.
If we’re not integrating neurophysical education into product, city, and brand experiences — we’re missing the real opportunity.
🧠 Mobility is a mental game.
🔗 [Read more on Mega Doctor News](https://megadoctornews.com/educating-elderly-on-improving-mind-body-connection-to-prevent-falls-dec-10th/)
Let’s build safety where science meets design.
1 in 4 Americans over 65 falls each year.
Healthcare reacts. Smart design prevents.
This article highlights a surprising tool to reduce injuries: improving the *mind-body connection*. Not wearables. Not AI. Human awareness.
It’s a wake-up call for urban planners, CMOs in health tech, and anyone designing for aging populations.
If we’re not integrating neurophysical education into product, city, and brand experiences — we’re missing the real opportunity.
🧠 Mobility is a mental game.
🔗 [Read more on Mega Doctor News](https://megadoctornews.com/educating-elderly-on-improving-mind-body-connection-to-prevent-falls-dec-10th/)
Let’s build safety where science meets design.
Kilgore College receives TPS safety grant to expand campus AED program - The Gilmer Mirror
Defibrillators save lives. But only if they’re within reach.
Kilgore College just secured a safety grant to expand its on-campus AED (automated external defibrillator) program. Out of 43 applicants, only 27 schools made the cut.
Why does this matter?
Because cardiac arrest doesn’t wait for EMS. The average response time? 7–10 minutes. Brain damage begins in 4.
By placing AEDs and trauma kits where people actually gather, colleges like KC are closing the survival gap — not just checking a compliance box.
Emergency readiness isn’t just for hospitals. It’s becoming core campus infrastructure.
🔗 https://www.gilmermirror.com/2025/12/03/kilgore-college-receives-tps-safety-grant-to-expand-campus-aed-program/
#CampusSafety #TechForGood #EmergencyResponse #DesignForSafety
Kilgore College just secured a safety grant to expand its on-campus AED (automated external defibrillator) program. Out of 43 applicants, only 27 schools made the cut.
Why does this matter?
Because cardiac arrest doesn’t wait for EMS. The average response time? 7–10 minutes. Brain damage begins in 4.
By placing AEDs and trauma kits where people actually gather, colleges like KC are closing the survival gap — not just checking a compliance box.
Emergency readiness isn’t just for hospitals. It’s becoming core campus infrastructure.
🔗 https://www.gilmermirror.com/2025/12/03/kilgore-college-receives-tps-safety-grant-to-expand-campus-aed-program/
#CampusSafety #TechForGood #EmergencyResponse #DesignForSafety
Decatur Co. sheriff vehicles to have Stop the Bleed kits
Bleeding out takes minutes. EMS takes longer.
Decatur County just made a quiet move that will save lives: outfitting sheriff vehicles with *Stop the Bleed* kits.
This isn’t about optics — it’s a blueprint.
Cops are often first on the scene. And in trauma, every second counts. These kits bridge the dangerous gap between injury and ambulance.
If your city isn’t doing this yet, ask why not.
Safer streets aren’t just about policing — they’re about preparation.
🔗 https://www.812noww.com/post/decatur-co-sheriff-vehicles-to-have-stop-the-bleed-kits
#UrbanSafety #PublicHealth #EmergencyPreparedness #CivicDesign
Decatur County just made a quiet move that will save lives: outfitting sheriff vehicles with *Stop the Bleed* kits.
This isn’t about optics — it’s a blueprint.
Cops are often first on the scene. And in trauma, every second counts. These kits bridge the dangerous gap between injury and ambulance.
If your city isn’t doing this yet, ask why not.
Safer streets aren’t just about policing — they’re about preparation.
🔗 https://www.812noww.com/post/decatur-co-sheriff-vehicles-to-have-stop-the-bleed-kits
#UrbanSafety #PublicHealth #EmergencyPreparedness #CivicDesign
Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth's use of Signal sent to lawmakers | Wires
The Pentagon is worried about Signal. Are you?
A classified watchdog report reveals Defense officials are under scrutiny for using end-to-end encrypted apps like Signal.
Why it matters:
If the U.S. military is debating secure communications, every city, company, and leader should be too.
Encryption isn't just a tech issue—it's a trust issue.
Who's in control of your data?
Who *should* be?
Security protocols from the battlefield are becoming the baseline for civilian digital infrastructure—especially for cities managing sensitive data and real-time crisis response.
Ignore private messaging risk, and your brand might be next on the inquiry list.
👁️ Eyes on: Privacy policies.
🔐 Next move: Rethink what “secure” really means.
[Link to article]
A classified watchdog report reveals Defense officials are under scrutiny for using end-to-end encrypted apps like Signal.
Why it matters:
If the U.S. military is debating secure communications, every city, company, and leader should be too.
Encryption isn't just a tech issue—it's a trust issue.
Who's in control of your data?
Who *should* be?
Security protocols from the battlefield are becoming the baseline for civilian digital infrastructure—especially for cities managing sensitive data and real-time crisis response.
Ignore private messaging risk, and your brand might be next on the inquiry list.
👁️ Eyes on: Privacy policies.
🔐 Next move: Rethink what “secure” really means.
[Link to article]
Statewide Analysis Quantifies Life-Saving Potential of Stop the Bleed | ACS
Bleeding out takes minutes. Ambulances take longer.
A new statewide study proves what trauma surgeons have warned for years:
Victims of shootings and stabbings can survive—if bystanders know how to stop the bleeding.
“Stop the Bleed” training isn’t just for medics. It's CPR for the 21st century.
Maryland data shows that even a small intervention could mean dozens of lives saved annually.
This isn’t about hypotheticals. It’s math.
And the numbers should be a wake-up call for every city, school district, and public space manager.
Read the study. Then ask:
Why isn’t Stop the Bleed taught everywhere?
👇
https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2025/statewide-analysis-quantifies-life-saving-potential-of-stop-the-bleed/
A new statewide study proves what trauma surgeons have warned for years:
Victims of shootings and stabbings can survive—if bystanders know how to stop the bleeding.
“Stop the Bleed” training isn’t just for medics. It's CPR for the 21st century.
Maryland data shows that even a small intervention could mean dozens of lives saved annually.
This isn’t about hypotheticals. It’s math.
And the numbers should be a wake-up call for every city, school district, and public space manager.
Read the study. Then ask:
Why isn’t Stop the Bleed taught everywhere?
👇
https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2025/statewide-analysis-quantifies-life-saving-potential-of-stop-the-bleed/
Statewide analysis quantifies life-saving potential of 'stop the bleed' - Medical Xpress
Most people don’t bleed out in warzones.
They bleed out waiting for help.
A new statewide analysis proves what trauma surgeons have known for years: faster bleeding control = fewer deaths.
The “Stop the Bleed” program—training civilians to use tourniquets and compression techniques—isn’t just helpful. It’s critical infrastructure. Especially in a world of school shootings, car crashes, and growing EMS delays.
Cities that prioritize this training won’t just save lives.
They’ll build public resilience at scale.
A defibrillator on the wall isn't enough anymore.
A trauma kit and a trained bystander might be the difference between life and death.
📍Smart cities should start thinking like trauma centers.
Full article here: [link]
They bleed out waiting for help.
A new statewide analysis proves what trauma surgeons have known for years: faster bleeding control = fewer deaths.
The “Stop the Bleed” program—training civilians to use tourniquets and compression techniques—isn’t just helpful. It’s critical infrastructure. Especially in a world of school shootings, car crashes, and growing EMS delays.
Cities that prioritize this training won’t just save lives.
They’ll build public resilience at scale.
A defibrillator on the wall isn't enough anymore.
A trauma kit and a trained bystander might be the difference between life and death.
📍Smart cities should start thinking like trauma centers.
Full article here: [link]
William Ciccoli Sentenced For Shooting Pottstown Officer - Daily Voice
He had military training—and still pulled the trigger on a cop.
The man who shot a Pottstown police corporal during a domestic disturbance just got decades behind bars.
Here’s why this isn’t just another headline.
Incidents like this are why cities are rethinking how officers respond to domestic calls. It’s not just about crime—it’s about danger, unpredictability, and better systems.
This case reignites a deeper conversation:
How do we equip responders—for real—when volatility walks through the door first?
Police tech. Protocol. Community training.
Everything’s on the table.
🎯 Future of urban safety begins here.
📎 [Article](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://dailyvoice.com/pa/pottstown/william-ciccoli-sentenced-for-shooting-pottstown-officer/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2Qb-IAA-O80IT_VCdTYaDY)
How would *you* reimagine first response?
The man who shot a Pottstown police corporal during a domestic disturbance just got decades behind bars.
Here’s why this isn’t just another headline.
Incidents like this are why cities are rethinking how officers respond to domestic calls. It’s not just about crime—it’s about danger, unpredictability, and better systems.
This case reignites a deeper conversation:
How do we equip responders—for real—when volatility walks through the door first?
Police tech. Protocol. Community training.
Everything’s on the table.
🎯 Future of urban safety begins here.
📎 [Article](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://dailyvoice.com/pa/pottstown/william-ciccoli-sentenced-for-shooting-pottstown-officer/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw2Qb-IAA-O80IT_VCdTYaDY)
How would *you* reimagine first response?
Clarkston Schools holds district-wide Safety Day
Safety drills won’t save us from a digital threat.
Clarkston Schools just held a district-wide Safety Day — and for the first time, they added digital safety to the agenda.
About time.
“Stop the Bleed” and ALICE protocols help in physical emergencies. But we’re not just facing physical threats anymore.
Students carry digital lives in their pockets. From cyberbullying to phishing to doxxing, danger isn’t always down the hall — it’s online, 24/7.
Schools that aren’t adapting their safety plans for the digital world are leaving a back door wide open.
Data breaches and social engineering attacks don’t wait for the fire alarm.
This shift at Clarkston?
It’s not just smart. It’s necessary.
📲 Curious how schools are redesigning safety for a hybrid world?
Read the full piece: https://clarkstonnews.com/articles/school-news/clarkston-schools-holds-district-wide-safety-day/
Clarkston Schools just held a district-wide Safety Day — and for the first time, they added digital safety to the agenda.
About time.
“Stop the Bleed” and ALICE protocols help in physical emergencies. But we’re not just facing physical threats anymore.
Students carry digital lives in their pockets. From cyberbullying to phishing to doxxing, danger isn’t always down the hall — it’s online, 24/7.
Schools that aren’t adapting their safety plans for the digital world are leaving a back door wide open.
Data breaches and social engineering attacks don’t wait for the fire alarm.
This shift at Clarkston?
It’s not just smart. It’s necessary.
📲 Curious how schools are redesigning safety for a hybrid world?
Read the full piece: https://clarkstonnews.com/articles/school-news/clarkston-schools-holds-district-wide-safety-day/
Thousands to be saved at hospital through reusable tourniquets - Yahoo News UK
Single-use was never sustainable.
West Suffolk NHS just swapped disposable tourniquets for reusable ones — saving thousands annually.
This is about more than efficiency.
It’s about redesigning routine care with sustainability in mind.
Healthcare is one of the most waste-intensive sectors in the world.
Changes like this don’t go viral. But they scale fast.
Designers: look at the unnoticed.
Innovators: start small.
Leaders: challenge default thinking.
Sometimes, a tourniquet can be the breakthrough.
🔗 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/thousands-saved-hospital-reusable-tourniquets-170000678.html
West Suffolk NHS just swapped disposable tourniquets for reusable ones — saving thousands annually.
This is about more than efficiency.
It’s about redesigning routine care with sustainability in mind.
Healthcare is one of the most waste-intensive sectors in the world.
Changes like this don’t go viral. But they scale fast.
Designers: look at the unnoticed.
Innovators: start small.
Leaders: challenge default thinking.
Sometimes, a tourniquet can be the breakthrough.
🔗 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/thousands-saved-hospital-reusable-tourniquets-170000678.html
West Suffolk NHS Trust introduces reusable tourniquets - East Anglian Daily Times
Single-use tourniquets create 234 tons of waste per year in the NHS alone.
West Suffolk just said, "Not on our watch."
By switching to reusable tourniquets, they’re cutting costs, reducing landfill, and restoring some sanity to hospital supply chains. It’s a simple move with outsized impact.
This isn’t about sustainability buzzwords. It’s about rethinking old habits inside complex systems.
If every NHS Trust made this switch, the ripple effects would be national.
👉 Small change. Massive return.
Link: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/25666666.west-suffolk-nhs-trust-introduces-reusable-tourniquets/
West Suffolk just said, "Not on our watch."
By switching to reusable tourniquets, they’re cutting costs, reducing landfill, and restoring some sanity to hospital supply chains. It’s a simple move with outsized impact.
This isn’t about sustainability buzzwords. It’s about rethinking old habits inside complex systems.
If every NHS Trust made this switch, the ripple effects would be national.
👉 Small change. Massive return.
Link: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/25666666.west-suffolk-nhs-trust-introduces-reusable-tourniquets/
Ukrainians Warn: NATO Doctrine is "Obsolete" | News - El Mundo America
NATO is training for yesterday’s wars.
Ukrainian soldiers are building the future of combat in real time—because they have to.
Forget PowerPoints and Cold War doctrines. On the front lines, tourniquets are replaced with Israeli bandages, and field strategy evolves by the hour.
This isn’t just a European conflict. It’s a warning to every alliance, agency, and "strategic consultant" still using frameworks from 1999.
If your defense, tech, or logistics playbook doesn’t include Ukrainian battlefield lessons, you’re already behind.
Read the front-line truth:
👉 https://www.mundoamerica.com/news/2025/12/02/692ec36dfdddff3a7e8b4595.html
#DefenseTech #InnovationUnderFire #Strategy #Ukraine #NATO #FutureOfWarfare
Ukrainian soldiers are building the future of combat in real time—because they have to.
Forget PowerPoints and Cold War doctrines. On the front lines, tourniquets are replaced with Israeli bandages, and field strategy evolves by the hour.
This isn’t just a European conflict. It’s a warning to every alliance, agency, and "strategic consultant" still using frameworks from 1999.
If your defense, tech, or logistics playbook doesn’t include Ukrainian battlefield lessons, you’re already behind.
Read the front-line truth:
👉 https://www.mundoamerica.com/news/2025/12/02/692ec36dfdddff3a7e8b4595.html
#DefenseTech #InnovationUnderFire #Strategy #Ukraine #NATO #FutureOfWarfare
TCCC: Training side by side > U.S. Air Forces Central > 380AEW Article Display
Training doesn’t get a second chance in combat.
The U.S. Air Force is running Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) drills with coalition partners — not in classrooms, but shoulder to shoulder, boots on the ground.
Why does this matter?
Because training *together* builds more than muscle memory. It builds trust across borders. In high-pressure moments, that trust saves lives faster than rank or protocol ever will.
This is where future coalition success begins: not in conference rooms, but with a tourniquet and a teammate who speaks a different language — but knows exactly what to do.
Read the full breakdown 👉 [link]
#Leadership #DefenseInnovation #TrainingMatters #TCCC #FutureOfSecurity #CoalitionForce
The U.S. Air Force is running Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) drills with coalition partners — not in classrooms, but shoulder to shoulder, boots on the ground.
Why does this matter?
Because training *together* builds more than muscle memory. It builds trust across borders. In high-pressure moments, that trust saves lives faster than rank or protocol ever will.
This is where future coalition success begins: not in conference rooms, but with a tourniquet and a teammate who speaks a different language — but knows exactly what to do.
Read the full breakdown 👉 [link]
#Leadership #DefenseInnovation #TrainingMatters #TCCC #FutureOfSecurity #CoalitionForce
Falck Health Institute Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Education Center
Training saves lives. Design determines who gets trained.
Falck just opened a new health education center — and that’s big news. Not because of the ribbon-cutting. Because of what it *enables*.
It’s a bet on something we rarely talk about: the *design infrastructure of emergency education*.
From Stop the Bleed™ to advanced EMS training, the way we scale life-saving knowledge depends on spaces like this — physical hubs that turn standards into muscle memory.
Cities aren’t getting safer by default. They get safer with intent, access, and repeatable, high-quality training.
Facilities like this are the blueprint.
🩸 Link: https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/news/falck-health-institute-celebrates-grand-opening-its-education-center
#UrbanSafety #EmergencyDesign #PublicHealth #TrainingMatters #DesignForLife
Falck just opened a new health education center — and that’s big news. Not because of the ribbon-cutting. Because of what it *enables*.
It’s a bet on something we rarely talk about: the *design infrastructure of emergency education*.
From Stop the Bleed™ to advanced EMS training, the way we scale life-saving knowledge depends on spaces like this — physical hubs that turn standards into muscle memory.
Cities aren’t getting safer by default. They get safer with intent, access, and repeatable, high-quality training.
Facilities like this are the blueprint.
🩸 Link: https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/news/falck-health-institute-celebrates-grand-opening-its-education-center
#UrbanSafety #EmergencyDesign #PublicHealth #TrainingMatters #DesignForLife
Lawmakers demand audio and video of boat attack as follow-up strike raises concern on Capitol Hill
Congress is asking for the receipts—because trust is on life support.
After a mysterious boat attack and a shadowy follow-up strike, lawmakers are demanding raw audio and video. Transparency isn’t optional anymore—it’s survival.
Why does this matter?
Because we’re entering an era where military action will be surveilled, streamed, and judged in real time. The battlefield is no longer remote—it’s political, digital, and public.
City leaders, safety agencies, and tech platforms:
Are you ready for the next crisis… on camera?
📎 Full article here: [Link in comments]
#PublicSafety #Transparency #RealTimeIntel #CrisisComms
After a mysterious boat attack and a shadowy follow-up strike, lawmakers are demanding raw audio and video. Transparency isn’t optional anymore—it’s survival.
Why does this matter?
Because we’re entering an era where military action will be surveilled, streamed, and judged in real time. The battlefield is no longer remote—it’s political, digital, and public.
City leaders, safety agencies, and tech platforms:
Are you ready for the next crisis… on camera?
📎 Full article here: [Link in comments]
#PublicSafety #Transparency #RealTimeIntel #CrisisComms
Newton County Sheriff's Report for Mon, Dec 1st, 2025 | Civic Events | kjas.com
Guns aren’t the only thing showing up in schools and churches.
Tourniquets are too.
Reverend Rodney Norsworthy just donated “Stop the Bleed” kits and mass-casualty trauma supplies to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
That should say everything.
This isn’t just a rural Texas story — it’s a snapshot of where we are in America. When community leaders are gifting battlefield-level medical kits to local police, it’s time to ask:
What future are we designing for?
Are our cities prepared for it?
Emergency readiness is no longer optional — it's infrastructure.
🔗 [Read the full article](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.kjas.com/community/civic_events/article_aba4600e-a888-4fe5-b7db-86cfefa81be2.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3GnPZr-0TxcNEgCdRX1jAU)
#UrbanSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #CivicTech #FutureCities #DesignForCrisis
Tourniquets are too.
Reverend Rodney Norsworthy just donated “Stop the Bleed” kits and mass-casualty trauma supplies to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
That should say everything.
This isn’t just a rural Texas story — it’s a snapshot of where we are in America. When community leaders are gifting battlefield-level medical kits to local police, it’s time to ask:
What future are we designing for?
Are our cities prepared for it?
Emergency readiness is no longer optional — it's infrastructure.
🔗 [Read the full article](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.kjas.com/community/civic_events/article_aba4600e-a888-4fe5-b7db-86cfefa81be2.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3GnPZr-0TxcNEgCdRX1jAU)
#UrbanSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #CivicTech #FutureCities #DesignForCrisis
A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler's birthday party | Wires
Gunfire. Cake. A toddler’s birthday party.
This is not a war zone. It’s a neighborhood in California.
We’ve normalized chaos. Parties interrupted by bullets. Classrooms prepped for trauma, not learning. Safety can’t be a fantasy we sell in branding decks—it has to be built into every layer of our cities and products.
Urban design, tech, and policy must collaborate like lives depend on it. Because they do.
Read the article. Then ask yourself: how are YOU building for safety?
🔗 [Link to article]
This is not a war zone. It’s a neighborhood in California.
We’ve normalized chaos. Parties interrupted by bullets. Classrooms prepped for trauma, not learning. Safety can’t be a fantasy we sell in branding decks—it has to be built into every layer of our cities and products.
Urban design, tech, and policy must collaborate like lives depend on it. Because they do.
Read the article. Then ask yourself: how are YOU building for safety?
🔗 [Link to article]
Johnson County Ambulance Service launches Narcan® 'Leave Behind Program' - Solon Economist
Narcan belongs in your medicine cabinet.
Johnson County just launched a “Leave Behind” program—ambulance crews now distribute Narcan® kits right at the scene of overdoses. No red tape. No waiting. Just life-saving access.
This move shifts public health from reactive to proactive. It’s not innovation. It’s overdue.
Overdose doesn’t stop when the sirens go quiet. Now the help doesn’t either.
Cities watching this? Take notes.
Full article → [link]
#PublicHealth #UrbanSafety #OpioidCrisis #Narcan #DesignForImpact
Johnson County just launched a “Leave Behind” program—ambulance crews now distribute Narcan® kits right at the scene of overdoses. No red tape. No waiting. Just life-saving access.
This move shifts public health from reactive to proactive. It’s not innovation. It’s overdue.
Overdose doesn’t stop when the sirens go quiet. Now the help doesn’t either.
Cities watching this? Take notes.
Full article → [link]
#PublicHealth #UrbanSafety #OpioidCrisis #Narcan #DesignForImpact
Fla. firefighters, paramedic charged with beating, waterboarding coworker - EMS1
Torture. In a fire station.
Three Florida first responders just got charged with beating and *waterboarding* a fellow coworker at the station.
It wasn’t "hazing." It wasn’t "pranking."
It was assault. On camera.
This should matter to every agency leader in the country.
Because culture isn’t what’s in your mission statement—
It’s what happens when no one’s watching.
If this can happen in 2024, how many other stories are buried under silence, peer pressure, or a fear of retaliation?
Cities don’t just need bodycams on the street.
They need real accountability behind their closed doors.
Full article here 👉 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ems1.com/bullying-and-harassment/fla-firefighters-paramedic-charged-with-beating-waterboarding-coworker
#EMS #Leadership #PublicSafety #Firefighters #WorkplaceCulture
Three Florida first responders just got charged with beating and *waterboarding* a fellow coworker at the station.
It wasn’t "hazing." It wasn’t "pranking."
It was assault. On camera.
This should matter to every agency leader in the country.
Because culture isn’t what’s in your mission statement—
It’s what happens when no one’s watching.
If this can happen in 2024, how many other stories are buried under silence, peer pressure, or a fear of retaliation?
Cities don’t just need bodycams on the street.
They need real accountability behind their closed doors.
Full article here 👉 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ems1.com/bullying-and-harassment/fla-firefighters-paramedic-charged-with-beating-waterboarding-coworker
#EMS #Leadership #PublicSafety #Firefighters #WorkplaceCulture
Help roll out shark bite kits - Noosa Today
Sharks aren’t the problem. Bleeding out is.
The ocean isn’t getting more dangerous — we’re just more aware of the risks. Surfers, swimmers, and first responders are rolling out shark bite kits across beaches to stop the #1 cause of death in shark attacks: uncontrolled bleeding.
These kits aren't just for coastal emergencies — they're a masterclass in responsive urban safety.
Quickly deployable. Field-tested. Life-or-death utility.
It raises the real question:
What other "extreme" tools should be normal infrastructure?
Read how Noosa's leading the way:
➡️ https://noosatoday.com.au/news/02-12-2025/help-roll-out-shark-bite-kits/
#UrbanSafety #CrisisResponse #DesignForSurvival #PublicHealth
The ocean isn’t getting more dangerous — we’re just more aware of the risks. Surfers, swimmers, and first responders are rolling out shark bite kits across beaches to stop the #1 cause of death in shark attacks: uncontrolled bleeding.
These kits aren't just for coastal emergencies — they're a masterclass in responsive urban safety.
Quickly deployable. Field-tested. Life-or-death utility.
It raises the real question:
What other "extreme" tools should be normal infrastructure?
Read how Noosa's leading the way:
➡️ https://noosatoday.com.au/news/02-12-2025/help-roll-out-shark-bite-kits/
#UrbanSafety #CrisisResponse #DesignForSurvival #PublicHealth
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid' | Wires
The system is breaking.
When public services fail — from healthcare to disaster response — people don’t wait. They organize. They call it “mutual aid,” but it’s really just neighbors becoming the infrastructure.
🏚 No power? Neighbors with generators share outlets.
🥫 Empty shelves? Community fridges fill the gap.
This isn’t charity. It’s survival design. And it’s telling us something loud and clear:
Cities built for resilience won’t come from policy alone — they’ll come from people who know each other’s names.
Let’s start designing for that.
🔗 https://www.weny.com/wires/when-formal-systems-stop-working-neighbors-turn-to-each-other-in-what-many-call-mutual/article_c344ff12-ca7e-5b07-a362-40d922719b44.html
When public services fail — from healthcare to disaster response — people don’t wait. They organize. They call it “mutual aid,” but it’s really just neighbors becoming the infrastructure.
🏚 No power? Neighbors with generators share outlets.
🥫 Empty shelves? Community fridges fill the gap.
This isn’t charity. It’s survival design. And it’s telling us something loud and clear:
Cities built for resilience won’t come from policy alone — they’ll come from people who know each other’s names.
Let’s start designing for that.
🔗 https://www.weny.com/wires/when-formal-systems-stop-working-neighbors-turn-to-each-other-in-what-many-call-mutual/article_c344ff12-ca7e-5b07-a362-40d922719b44.html
Chilly start to the work week after weekend snow | Top Stories - WAOW
Kids are learning how to survive gunshots before they learn algebra.
Portage County just installed “Stop the Bleed” trauma kits in every school.
This isn’t about snow or weather. It’s about normalization.
These kits aren’t just gauze and tourniquets—
They’re a quiet admission that school shootings are now expected.
From a design and branding standpoint:
What message are we sending when emergency response gear becomes standard classroom decor?
From a civic standpoint:
Are we solving the root cause—or just designing better band-aids?
**Reading this isn’t about doomscrolling. It’s about waking up.**
The future of city safety is being built—in the nurse’s office.
🔗 Article: [WAOW News](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.waow.com/news/top-stories/chilly-start-to-the-work-week-after-weekend-snow/article_7e9686d3-4aef-5551-9cf9-309f19564519.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw24BTRukMDb_zdtUFZi4fQF)
💬 How should schools signal safety without signaling fear?
Portage County just installed “Stop the Bleed” trauma kits in every school.
This isn’t about snow or weather. It’s about normalization.
These kits aren’t just gauze and tourniquets—
They’re a quiet admission that school shootings are now expected.
From a design and branding standpoint:
What message are we sending when emergency response gear becomes standard classroom decor?
From a civic standpoint:
Are we solving the root cause—or just designing better band-aids?
**Reading this isn’t about doomscrolling. It’s about waking up.**
The future of city safety is being built—in the nurse’s office.
🔗 Article: [WAOW News](https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.waow.com/news/top-stories/chilly-start-to-the-work-week-after-weekend-snow/article_7e9686d3-4aef-5551-9cf9-309f19564519.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw24BTRukMDb_zdtUFZi4fQF)
💬 How should schools signal safety without signaling fear?
Medical Workers Are Sharing Their "How The F*ck Is This Patient Still Alive?" Stories, And Wow
They shouldn't have lived. But they did.
This BuzzFeed thread isn’t just viral content—it’s a crash course in the unpredictable resilience of the human body.
Doctors and nurses sharing stories that defy logic. Cases no textbook could prepare you for.
It’s a reminder:
🧬 Biology isn’t binary.
🧠 Data doesn’t always explain survival.
💉 And frontline workers aren’t just skilled—they’re improvising miracles.
If you’re building for health, safety, or tech in crisis response—read this.
What’s *possible* is constantly being rewritten.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/medical-incidents-people-survived&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3IOBVP39t-O3lXGZO3DXwa
What’s the wildest survival story *you’ve* ever heard?
This BuzzFeed thread isn’t just viral content—it’s a crash course in the unpredictable resilience of the human body.
Doctors and nurses sharing stories that defy logic. Cases no textbook could prepare you for.
It’s a reminder:
🧬 Biology isn’t binary.
🧠 Data doesn’t always explain survival.
💉 And frontline workers aren’t just skilled—they’re improvising miracles.
If you’re building for health, safety, or tech in crisis response—read this.
What’s *possible* is constantly being rewritten.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/medical-incidents-people-survived&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3IOBVP39t-O3lXGZO3DXwa
What’s the wildest survival story *you’ve* ever heard?
Ill. groups equip schools, buses with 85 Stop the Bleed kits - EMS1
School shootings aren't waiting. Why are we?
Southern Illinois just installed 85 "Stop the Bleed" kits in schools and buses — and trained staff how to use them.
This isn’t charity. It’s triage on a national failure.
In a crisis, minutes matter. These kits can turn bystanders into first responders — bridging the gap between trauma and treatment.
But ask yourself:
Why are educators learning battlefield medicine?
If we’re serious about safety, we need prevention *and* preparation.
Bleeding control kits are now part of the school supply list.
Let that sink in.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ems1.com/bleeding-control/ill-groups-equip-schools-buses-with-85-stop-the-bleed-kits&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1BE4YcdAM80tT0bv7EQRu7
#SchoolSafety #PublicHealth #CrisisResponse #DesignForSafety
Southern Illinois just installed 85 "Stop the Bleed" kits in schools and buses — and trained staff how to use them.
This isn’t charity. It’s triage on a national failure.
In a crisis, minutes matter. These kits can turn bystanders into first responders — bridging the gap between trauma and treatment.
But ask yourself:
Why are educators learning battlefield medicine?
If we’re serious about safety, we need prevention *and* preparation.
Bleeding control kits are now part of the school supply list.
Let that sink in.
🔗 https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.ems1.com/bleeding-control/ill-groups-equip-schools-buses-with-85-stop-the-bleed-kits&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw1BE4YcdAM80tT0bv7EQRu7
#SchoolSafety #PublicHealth #CrisisResponse #DesignForSafety
100 trauma kits now in place across Worcestershire - The Bromsgrove Standard
Someone you love could bleed out before the ambulance arrives.
That’s the harsh reality trauma kits are built to fight.
Worcestershire just rolled out 100 publicly accessible trauma kits — no training required, just action.
Each kit includes tourniquets and dressings that can stop severe bleeding in minutes.
This isn’t just public safety—it’s design thinking.
→ Empowering bystanders to become first responders.
→ Decentralizing emergency response with smart tools in smart places.
→ Shrinking the gap between injury and intervention.
Urban safety isn’t just about surveillance and sirens. It’s about systems that trust people to act.
This is what future-ready cities look like.
🔗 [Link to article]
Would this work in your city?
That’s the harsh reality trauma kits are built to fight.
Worcestershire just rolled out 100 publicly accessible trauma kits — no training required, just action.
Each kit includes tourniquets and dressings that can stop severe bleeding in minutes.
This isn’t just public safety—it’s design thinking.
→ Empowering bystanders to become first responders.
→ Decentralizing emergency response with smart tools in smart places.
→ Shrinking the gap between injury and intervention.
Urban safety isn’t just about surveillance and sirens. It’s about systems that trust people to act.
This is what future-ready cities look like.
🔗 [Link to article]
Would this work in your city?
Bull shark mauled tourist to death as her boyfriend tried to save her - MSN
Sharks aren’t the biggest threat. Complacency is.
A tourist just lost her life to a bull shark attack — despite her boyfriend’s desperate attempts to save her. The only reason he survived? A tourniquet, tied by a passerby who *knew what to do*.
This isn’t about marine danger.
It’s about being dangerously unprepared in a world full of unexpected risks.
Cities sell adventure. Brands sell escape. But how many prepare people for the ugly "what if"?
Time to rethink how we teach — and brand — safety.
Not as fine print.
As front page.
📎 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/bull-shark-mauled-tourist-to-death-as-her-boyfriend-tried-to-save-her/ar-AA1RmqkP
A tourist just lost her life to a bull shark attack — despite her boyfriend’s desperate attempts to save her. The only reason he survived? A tourniquet, tied by a passerby who *knew what to do*.
This isn’t about marine danger.
It’s about being dangerously unprepared in a world full of unexpected risks.
Cities sell adventure. Brands sell escape. But how many prepare people for the ugly "what if"?
Time to rethink how we teach — and brand — safety.
Not as fine print.
As front page.
📎 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/bull-shark-mauled-tourist-to-death-as-her-boyfriend-tried-to-save-her/ar-AA1RmqkP
Petroleum Professional Development Center courses - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Free safety training—what’s the catch?
There isn’t one.
Midland College is offering *OSHA-10 General Industry* and *Stop the Bleed* courses—for **$0**.
If you work in oil & gas and think training is optional, think again. These programs sharpen your emergency response and compliance game.
And they’re taught by Glen Gann, a name in the Permian Basin you should know.
This matters for:
✅ Rig safety
✅ Operational uptime
✅ Protecting lives
Free knowledge is rare. In this case, it might be life-saving.
👇 Share this with someone on your crew who needs it.
Full details here: https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/midland-college-ppdc-courses-21207998.php
There isn’t one.
Midland College is offering *OSHA-10 General Industry* and *Stop the Bleed* courses—for **$0**.
If you work in oil & gas and think training is optional, think again. These programs sharpen your emergency response and compliance game.
And they’re taught by Glen Gann, a name in the Permian Basin you should know.
This matters for:
✅ Rig safety
✅ Operational uptime
✅ Protecting lives
Free knowledge is rare. In this case, it might be life-saving.
👇 Share this with someone on your crew who needs it.
Full details here: https://www.mrt.com/business/oil/article/midland-college-ppdc-courses-21207998.php
Ending the Hunt For years, the Letter of Authority (LOA) has functioned less as a tool ...
The LOA wasn’t built for justice. It was built for intimidation.
For years, the Letter of Authority has been weaponized – less a tool for accountability, more a tourniquet to silence businesses and bend them under pressure.
Now it’s been suspended.
But let’s be clear: suspending a broken system isn’t reform — it’s delay.
Unless we dismantle the culture of fear and abuse it cultivated, we’re just hitting pause on corruption, not ending it.
This matters.
Because trust — in cities, in governance, in data — is our most valuable infrastructure.
And you don’t rebuild trust with silence. You rebuild it with accountability.
👇
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.facebook.com/DailyGuardianPH/posts/%25F0%259D%2597%2598%25F0%259D%2597%25BB%25F0%259D%2597%25B1%25F0%259D%2597%25B6%25F0%259D%2597%25BB%25F0%259D%2597%25B4-%25F0%259D%2598%2581%25F0%259D%2597%25B5%25F0%259D%2597%25B2-%25F0%259D%2597%259B%25F0%259D%2598%2582%25F0%259D%2597%25BB%25F0%259D%2598%2581for-years-the-letter-of-authority-loa-has-functioned-less-as-a-to/1272377171585730/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw18XWvtzyA4HgrkM5_3Kod_
For years, the Letter of Authority has been weaponized – less a tool for accountability, more a tourniquet to silence businesses and bend them under pressure.
Now it’s been suspended.
But let’s be clear: suspending a broken system isn’t reform — it’s delay.
Unless we dismantle the culture of fear and abuse it cultivated, we’re just hitting pause on corruption, not ending it.
This matters.
Because trust — in cities, in governance, in data — is our most valuable infrastructure.
And you don’t rebuild trust with silence. You rebuild it with accountability.
👇
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.facebook.com/DailyGuardianPH/posts/%25F0%259D%2597%2598%25F0%259D%2597%25BB%25F0%259D%2597%25B1%25F0%259D%2597%25B6%25F0%259D%2597%25BB%25F0%259D%2597%25B4-%25F0%259D%2598%2581%25F0%259D%2597%25B5%25F0%259D%2597%25B2-%25F0%259D%2597%259B%25F0%259D%2598%2582%25F0%259D%2597%25BB%25F0%259D%2598%2581for-years-the-letter-of-authority-loa-has-functioned-less-as-a-to/1272377171585730/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjYyNWVlMzQ4YTU5YTNlYmE6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw18XWvtzyA4HgrkM5_3Kod_
352 WEEKEND WEATHER NOV. 28-30: Bright, brisk and breezy - 352today
More kids know how to stop a bleed than most adults.
640 students just took life-saving trauma training in Ocala. That’s not just a public health win — it’s a culture shift.
"Stop the Bleed" isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must-have in an era of rising violence, school emergencies, and disaster response.
It’s cheaper (and smarter) to empower a community than treat a crisis. And the next generation is learning that early.
Full article here 👉 https://352today.com/news/257752-352-weekend-weather-nov-28-30-bright-brisk-and-breezy/
640 students just took life-saving trauma training in Ocala. That’s not just a public health win — it’s a culture shift.
"Stop the Bleed" isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must-have in an era of rising violence, school emergencies, and disaster response.
It’s cheaper (and smarter) to empower a community than treat a crisis. And the next generation is learning that early.
Full article here 👉 https://352today.com/news/257752-352-weekend-weather-nov-28-30-bright-brisk-and-breezy/
Petroleum Professional Development Center courses - Midland Reporter-Telegram
Free training isn’t just a perk. It’s a strategic advantage.
Midland College’s Petroleum Professional Development Center is offering **$0 courses** that impact oilfield safety and readiness—like "Stop the Bleed" and OSHA-10.
In an industry where one mistake can cost lives or millions, access to legit safety training—for free—isn’t just rare. It’s revolutionary.
Energy leaders:
👷 Send your crews.
🛠 Boost your compliance.
🔥 And show the industry how proactive safety really works.
📍Starts December 2, 2025.
👉 Details here: [link]
Who's ready to raise the bar?
Midland College’s Petroleum Professional Development Center is offering **$0 courses** that impact oilfield safety and readiness—like "Stop the Bleed" and OSHA-10.
In an industry where one mistake can cost lives or millions, access to legit safety training—for free—isn’t just rare. It’s revolutionary.
Energy leaders:
👷 Send your crews.
🛠 Boost your compliance.
🔥 And show the industry how proactive safety really works.
📍Starts December 2, 2025.
👉 Details here: [link]
Who's ready to raise the bar?
352 WEEKEND WEATHER NOV. 28-30: Bright, brisk and breezy - 352today
640 students just learned how to save a life.
That’s the real headline behind this local weather update.
While the forecast says “bright, brisk, and breezy,” the real story is that hundreds of students in Ocala completed *Stop the Bleed* training—learning how to take action in a trauma emergency before first responders arrive.
This is what *proactive public safety* looks like.
It’s not about reacting faster—it’s about teaching everyone what to do *before* help arrives.
Shoutout to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital for investing in community resilience, not just future healthcare careers.
[Read more 👇]
https://352today.com/news/257752-352-weekend-weather-nov-28-30-bright-brisk-and-breezy/
That’s the real headline behind this local weather update.
While the forecast says “bright, brisk, and breezy,” the real story is that hundreds of students in Ocala completed *Stop the Bleed* training—learning how to take action in a trauma emergency before first responders arrive.
This is what *proactive public safety* looks like.
It’s not about reacting faster—it’s about teaching everyone what to do *before* help arrives.
Shoutout to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital for investing in community resilience, not just future healthcare careers.
[Read more 👇]
https://352today.com/news/257752-352-weekend-weather-nov-28-30-bright-brisk-and-breezy/
Shark attack highlights need for remote first aid kits, drone surveillance - ABC News
Sharks aren’t the real threat. The delay is.
A teenager survived a shark attack this week thanks to a makeshift tourniquet. His friend didn’t.
The difference? Seconds.
This tragedy exposed a brutal truth: most remote beaches lack basic first aid kits—let alone drone surveillance with real-time response capability.
It’s 2025. We have tech that can deliver tacos by drone, yet we can’t get a tourniquet to a bleeding swimmer?
If you're building tech for cities, safety, or tourism—read this.
👇 The future of lifeguarding and rapid response starts here.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/shark-attack-highlights-need-for-remote-first-aid-and-drones/106077444
A teenager survived a shark attack this week thanks to a makeshift tourniquet. His friend didn’t.
The difference? Seconds.
This tragedy exposed a brutal truth: most remote beaches lack basic first aid kits—let alone drone surveillance with real-time response capability.
It’s 2025. We have tech that can deliver tacos by drone, yet we can’t get a tourniquet to a bleeding swimmer?
If you're building tech for cities, safety, or tourism—read this.
👇 The future of lifeguarding and rapid response starts here.
https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/shark-attack-highlights-need-for-remote-first-aid-and-drones/106077444
Couple were filming dolphins on GoPro moments before deadly shark attack - 9News
They were filming dolphins. Then came the shark.
This isn’t a headline from a thriller — it’s the raw, all-too-real moment that unfolded off Crowdy Head, NSW.
A man was attacked while using a GoPro in waist-deep water. A bystander with zero medical training used a *makeshift tourniquet* and likely saved his life.
Here’s why this matters:
We’re building smarter cities, investing in surveillance, drones, and AI detection — but moments like this remind us humans are still the first responders.
Design for crisis. Tech for proximity. Brand for bravery.
Are we preparing people to *act* when help is minutes away?
Link: https://www.9news.com.au/national/shark-attack-crowdy-head-nsw-multiple-victims/8d5d56d6-00ae-4b5e-b353-99ed6840bd38
This isn’t a headline from a thriller — it’s the raw, all-too-real moment that unfolded off Crowdy Head, NSW.
A man was attacked while using a GoPro in waist-deep water. A bystander with zero medical training used a *makeshift tourniquet* and likely saved his life.
Here’s why this matters:
We’re building smarter cities, investing in surveillance, drones, and AI detection — but moments like this remind us humans are still the first responders.
Design for crisis. Tech for proximity. Brand for bravery.
Are we preparing people to *act* when help is minutes away?
Link: https://www.9news.com.au/national/shark-attack-crowdy-head-nsw-multiple-victims/8d5d56d6-00ae-4b5e-b353-99ed6840bd38
Guardian Ruslan Neborak: One and a Half Days in Captivity with Three Tourniquets
He survived 36 hours behind enemy lines—with three tourniquets and zero backup.
That’s not a movie script. That’s Ruslan Neborak’s reality.
A Ukrainian National Guard soldier, wounded and captured, held his ground for a day and a half using nothing but grit, training, and tourniquets.
In an era of drone swarms and digital warfare, it’s easy to forget what real resilience looks like.
Ruslan is a brutal reminder: Technology doesn’t win wars. People do.
Worth your 3-minute read.
➡️ https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://inkorr.com/en/pivtori-dobi-v-tilu-voroga-z-vazkim-poranennam-istoria-gvardijca-ruslana-neboraka-colovik-dolucivsa-do-lav-brigadi-ngu-286032
#Leadership #Resilience #Ukraine #FutureOfDefense
That’s not a movie script. That’s Ruslan Neborak’s reality.
A Ukrainian National Guard soldier, wounded and captured, held his ground for a day and a half using nothing but grit, training, and tourniquets.
In an era of drone swarms and digital warfare, it’s easy to forget what real resilience looks like.
Ruslan is a brutal reminder: Technology doesn’t win wars. People do.
Worth your 3-minute read.
➡️ https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://inkorr.com/en/pivtori-dobi-v-tilu-voroga-z-vazkim-poranennam-istoria-gvardijca-ruslana-neboraka-colovik-dolucivsa-do-lav-brigadi-ngu-286032
#Leadership #Resilience #Ukraine #FutureOfDefense
Justice workers gain lifesaving skills through AUC partnership - The Daily Herald
Your badge won’t stop the bleeding.
Now, justice workers are learning what might.
A partnership between the Ministry of Justice and AUC is equipping officers with “Stop the Bleed” training — the same skills used by frontline medics in crisis zones.
Because in the aftermath of violence or disaster, the first responder isn’t always a doctor. It’s whoever’s standing closest.
This isn’t just about emergency aid.
It’s smart capacity-building for cities where safety must be scalable.
The future of justice work isn’t just enforcement. It's survival.
📍Read the story: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/justice-workers-gain-lifesaving-skills-through-auc-partnership&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0SFEooaCqsINi6Jt9rr6UJ
#PublicSafety #UrbanResilience #EmergencyTraining #Leadership #JusticeReform
Now, justice workers are learning what might.
A partnership between the Ministry of Justice and AUC is equipping officers with “Stop the Bleed” training — the same skills used by frontline medics in crisis zones.
Because in the aftermath of violence or disaster, the first responder isn’t always a doctor. It’s whoever’s standing closest.
This isn’t just about emergency aid.
It’s smart capacity-building for cities where safety must be scalable.
The future of justice work isn’t just enforcement. It's survival.
📍Read the story: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/justice-workers-gain-lifesaving-skills-through-auc-partnership&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjZiOTZlN2Q3Zjg0MjEwNjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0SFEooaCqsINi6Jt9rr6UJ
#PublicSafety #UrbanResilience #EmergencyTraining #Leadership #JusticeReform
How the US military's 'Golden Hour' obsession changed civilian medicine
Every city is one mass casualty event away from exposing its weakest link: time.
The military’s obsession with the "Golden Hour" — the window of time to save a trauma victim — revolutionized battlefield medicine.
Now it's reshaping how cities think about emergency response, trauma care, and infrastructure.
From air ambulances to mobile trauma units, military urgency is bleeding into civilian systems. And if your city isn’t thinking like a war zone, it’s already behind.
This isn't about defense. It's about survival.
🔗 Read the full piece: https://www.wearethemighty.com/feature/how-the-us-militarys-golden-hour-obsession-changed-civilian-medicine/
#UrbanFutures #EmergencyCare #HealthInnovation #SystemsDesign #CrisisLeadership
The military’s obsession with the "Golden Hour" — the window of time to save a trauma victim — revolutionized battlefield medicine.
Now it's reshaping how cities think about emergency response, trauma care, and infrastructure.
From air ambulances to mobile trauma units, military urgency is bleeding into civilian systems. And if your city isn’t thinking like a war zone, it’s already behind.
This isn't about defense. It's about survival.
🔗 Read the full piece: https://www.wearethemighty.com/feature/how-the-us-militarys-golden-hour-obsession-changed-civilian-medicine/
#UrbanFutures #EmergencyCare #HealthInnovation #SystemsDesign #CrisisLeadership
Marion HCA Hospitals Celebrate First Year for Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida Program
Healthcare talent pipelines are broken.
Here’s how one Florida program is fixing it from the ground up.
HCA Florida’s “Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida” just completed its first year — and it’s not just another workforce initiative. It’s producing real hires. Real skills. Real momentum.
Participants are landing jobs in regional practices *before* finishing the program. Some are already in roles with direct patient impact. Others are prepping for long-term careers by starting with CNA certifications and Stop the Bleed® training.
This is what happens when healthcare systems invest in people, not just resumes.
The future of healthcare staffing isn’t job boards — it’s pipelines that begin at the community level.
Here’s what they’re doing right:
🔗 [Link to article]
#HealthcareInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #HospitalLeadership
Here’s how one Florida program is fixing it from the ground up.
HCA Florida’s “Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida” just completed its first year — and it’s not just another workforce initiative. It’s producing real hires. Real skills. Real momentum.
Participants are landing jobs in regional practices *before* finishing the program. Some are already in roles with direct patient impact. Others are prepping for long-term careers by starting with CNA certifications and Stop the Bleed® training.
This is what happens when healthcare systems invest in people, not just resumes.
The future of healthcare staffing isn’t job boards — it’s pipelines that begin at the community level.
Here’s what they’re doing right:
🔗 [Link to article]
#HealthcareInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #HospitalLeadership
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