New technology inevitably results in new ways for scammers to steal your money or personal data. Digital payment apps are no exception to this rule. These strategies may help you protect yourself from possible risks: Use a trusted app. New payment apps are popping up all the time. Stick with those that have an established…
Being kind to others can make you feel good. But did you know that kindness has measurable health benefits? Research indicates that being kind improves a person’s self-esteem and mood. In addition, kindness has physical effects, including decreased blood pressure and stress levels. Being kind, it turns out, can help you stay healthy. The best…
Influenza (or “the flu”) is a viral respiratory infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. Up to 20 percent of the population is infected with the flu each year, and thousands of people are hospitalized. These facts will help you plan ahead for flu season: Respiratory flu is highly contagious. Symptoms, which typically begin within…
While many parents will try to protect their children from news about war or terrorism events and the subsequent humanitarian crisis, it may be difficult to filter out all knowledge. Children may catch glimpses of images in the news or hear about the situation from friends or via overheard conversations. Stories about children who are…
Hearing about a humanitarian crisis as a result of war or terrorism may be disturbing, especially if you have personal connections to one or more of the countries involved. You may experience emotional reactions, such as: Feeling vulnerable and insecure. Watching these events on the news, especially if you have friends or family members there,…
Is it better to run, hide, or fight? When it comes to responding to an active shooter, there’s drills, strategies, and even testimonials that you can train on, but Dr. Schoenfeldt says teaching’s the real secret. Following up from last week, Kelly dives back into active shooter response management with Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt, an emergency…
Active Shooter. It’s a phrase that strikes an immediate sense of warning in all of us; a notion so terrible that many of us can only hope we’ll never be forced to face it in our own communities. But for some, tragedy may have already struck, and gaining a greater understanding of the problem may…
Empathia is Attending the 2023 IAEM Conference If you’re planning on attending the 2023 IAEM Conference in Long Beach, California, don’t forget to chat with our representatives! From November 3–9, our team will be attending the conference to discuss the unique needs of your institution. While you’re enjoying the conference, come chat with us to…
Feeling nervous is a common reaction to having an important meeting or making a difficult decision. Even positive events, such as a wedding or the birth of a child, may make a person nervous. For some people, nervousness may trigger feelings of worry or doubt and could result in physical symptoms, such as headaches…
Adopting a pet is a great way to add more love and companionship into your life. However, it is important to think through the practical considerations before you bring a pet home. Questions to ask yourself include: What kind of pet do I want? What previous experience do I have with this kind of pet?…