In today’s world, unpredictability has become the norm, whether due to natural disasters, sudden accidents, or even everyday injuries. Having immediate access to medical supplies can be the difference ...

A go-bag contains essential supplies for emergencies like severe weather, power outages, or regional unrest. Recommended items include a first aid kit, chargers, food, water, medications, and a ...

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack Let’s play a game. It’s 3 a.m. You’re half-asleep, wearing one sock and a ratty T-shirt, when your phone ...

A pharmacist created a hospital go-bag for his 93-year-old father. The idea is catching on, since nearly a quarter of older people who go to the emergency department end up being admitted. Maybe at ...

Burlington, Vermont – The University of Vermont Medical Center appears to be following in the footsteps of its peers at other institutions of higher education and K-12 school districts, now requiring ...

The FDA is getting the word out on an ongoing recall of millions of hand-powered bag valve masks, which may not deliver enough oxygen to a patient in need of resuscitation. The disposable emergency ...

CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION: Annie Mackin is the spokesperson for UVM Medical Center. Her name was misspelled in an earlier version of this story. Also, a sentence explaining what bags are permissible ...