Make no mistake about it. Even though it is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the wonderful city of Mississauga, Ontario is one of the largest in Canada. In fact, with a population of over 700,000 people, Mississauga is the seventh-most populous municipality in Canada and the third largest city in Ontario. Mississauga is a diverse, bustling town that, among many other great attributes, is home to some very prestigious educational institutions and medical facilities. Sheridan College, Mississauga Career College, Mohawk College, Lambton College and CDI College all have campuses in Mississ ..read more

When a person experiences cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway, it’s vital that basic life support is provided right away. Basic Life Support, or BLS for short, refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to save lives. A solid understanding of Basic Life Support enables a person to grasp skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use automated external defibrillators (AED) and relieve airway obstructions in people of all ages. In a Basic Life Support Course, we cover the following: 1-rescuer / 2-r ..read more

It is certainly not uncommon for us to seek the help of medical professionals when we are feeling physically ill. Naturally, it’s sensible to visit a doctor when painful symptoms exist. However, all too often, we don’t treat our mental health issues with the same senses of urgency and concern. It should go without saying that our emotional well-being is every bit as important as our physical health. The sad thing is that, for so long, we have been told to “suck it up” when stress and anxiety arises. Don Marentette of the Canadian Red Cross makes this point before describing their Psychologica ..read more

Many people consider this spot on the calendar “the most wonderful time of the year”. After all, the impending holidays make for very festive occasions. However, the truth is that this stretch of time is notorious for being flu season. The Canadian Red Cross acknowledges the late fall and winter as the time of year when your risk of getting the flu is higher. They point out that the flu is ranked among the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada, estimating a staggering 3,500 a year. In addition to cold and flu symptoms becoming commonplace, we’re also currently enduring an uptick in COVID-1 ..read more

Since 2004, SOS First Aid has been offering first aid training solutions that apply in the workplace, throughout the community and at home. Approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) among other industry groups, our are made up of both high quality in-class and online health and safety programs. We have training facilities in Brampton, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville, Ontario. We just opened a new location in Oakville! Our team is excited to announce the opening of our brand new Oakville location! The address is 700 Dorval Drive, Unit 115. Oakville, Ontario, L6 ..read more

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s important to be just as mindful of safety as it is about satisfying your sweet tooth. In our last blog, we unveiled some essential Halloween safety tips with a particular focus on trick-or-treaters and the decorative features that transform our homes into haunted houses. Halloween, of course, isn’t just for the little ones. Both college and university students are well known for enjoying the festivities of the occasion too. Here are four Halloween safety tips for college and university students: 1. Limit Your Alcohol Intake. We get it. Drinking and partyi ..read more

At the beginning of every October, most of us have already begun thinking about the end of October. Halloween is such a fun occasion for people young and old. With the always-exciting activity of trick-or-treating looming, lovers of the spooky annual tradition are preparing their costumes (and their stomachs for an influx of sugary treats). It’s essential, however, that we practice the old age adage of “safety first”. It’s always vital that we certify the safety of our children year-round. However, when Halloween arrives, be sure to practice the following safety tips to ensure that it is a sw ..read more

With the wonderful summer months over, students have gone back to school. Some have walked through the doors of High School for the very first time. It can be a scary and exciting time, learning new things, meeting new people. This is where students start to enter adulthood. They are creating their own unique identity. They start enjoying new activities, sports, going out with friends and being without parental supervision. But with all this newfound freedom come risky behaviours, and it’s important for High school students to be equipped with life skills to handle new situations that they mig ..read more

WHAT TO DO FOR AN INFANT WHO IS CHOKING An infant who is choking is a situation no parent wants to be in, but if you are, then knowing what to do is crucial. It is important to be prepared by taking a first aid and CPR training course, and to download the Red Cross First Aid App for quick and easy reference. Picture this: you’re at a restaurant and baby is sitting in a highchair as the family is eating a delicious meal. Then, your normally fussy and noisy baby falls silent. At first you think nothing of it, but then a few seconds later your baby has a wide-eyed expression and begins to turn p ..read more

The Short type: individuals who find themselves in psychologically abusive relationships may question unique instincts or realities — a scenario often referred to as “gaslighting” today. Psychotherapist and writer Dr. Stephanie Sarkis creates personalized therapy plans for clients who’ve endured gaslighting and various other types of emotional misuse. Dr. Sarkis additionally deals with clients that are dealing with ADHD or psychological state issues. And in-person and remote periods, she offers her information through printed articles, podcasts, and best-selling books. Inside 1944 movie “Gas ..read more