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Wanamassa First Aid Squad Purchases LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
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Through the use of your donations, the Wanamassa First Aid Squad purchased and placed into service a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System. By using automated, Guidelines-consistent CPR, the LUCAS device p...
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The MSAA Focuses on MS at All Stages of Life During MS Awareness Month
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
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Ocean Township Intermediate School Hope Club Valentine's Day Cards for WFAS
Monday, February 13th, 2023
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Students from the Ocean Township Intermediate School Hope Club presented the first responders at the Wanamassa First Aid Squad with handmade Valentine's Day cards. We are all grateful for the bea...
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
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TAKE AN ONLINE HEART HEALTH ASSESSMENTWe often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February &nda...
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Wanamassa First Aid Squad Purchases LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System 

Through the use of your donations, the Wanamassa First Aid Squad purchased and placed into service a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System. By using automated, Guidelines-consistent CPR, the LUCAS device provides consistent and high-quality chest compressions shown by research to increase the chances of good patient outcomes. The LUCAS device has demonstrated to increase blood flow to the brain and achieve higher EtCO2 values compared to manual compressions. All Wanamassa First Aid Squad EMTs are trained on the device and its deployment at cardiac emergencies. Thank you for your generous donations to the Wanamassa First Aid Squad.

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Every March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month, a time for sufferers, family members, and supporters to share information, sympathy, and camaraderie, drawing attention to this disease of the central nervous system. If you’re not familiar, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) happens when one’s immune system attacks the nerve cells and renders them unable to properly transmit information, causing balance issues, weakened vision, fatigue, and other unpredictable symptoms. Approximately 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from multiple sclerosis. The cause is unknown, and there is no definitive cure as of this writing. However, there are many effective treatments, so those afflicted with MS should not lose hope. This month is all about raising awareness, educating wider society, fundraising, and getting behind those scientists that seek to advance our understanding of MS.
 

HISTORY OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which started in 1946 as the Association for Advancement of Research on Multiple Sclerosis, has raised $974 million for research since then, according to their own literature. Some of their fundraising efforts include “Walk MS,” “MuckFest,” and “DIY Fundraising,” where you can come up with your own creative way to work for the cause of researching and curing MS.

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month was launched by the NMSS in March of 2003 in an effort to coordinate the fundraising and awareness-raising activities of disparate other MS-related groups and individuals with their own. Part of the mission of the month is to help people understand the true scope of MS and to help those with the disease make informed decisions about their treatment and overall health.

Since then, especially with “Walk MS,” fundraising events have gained an increasing amount of publicity, resulting in an ever-larger public demand for advancement toward a cure.

 

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH TIMELINE

2018

A brighter future

NYU publishes a study about innovative stem cell treatment for MS symptoms, in which, after injections, two patients who were previously unable to walk are able to complete a walking test.

2009

A day like no other

The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and its members initiate the first World MS Day, to be celebrated every year thereafter on May 30.

1993

Drug treatments approved

First proven drug treatment of MS was approved. Today there are 15 drugs for symptoms maintenance.

1988

Hiking to help

The first organized “Walk MS” event takes place, to eventually raise millions with repeated events.

1868

“Eureka!”

Famed neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot (a teacher of Sigmund Freud), lectures on the effects of MS and names the disease.

 

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH FAQS

What month is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month?

March

What is the color for Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis awareness is represented by the color orange.

Is Multiple Sclerosis contagious?

The short answer is no. You can’t catch MS from someone else. The qualifier, though, is that you could be more likely to develop the disease if members of your immediate family suffer from it. However, even if you do experience symptoms, MS is not considered a “deadly disease.”

 

HOW TO OBSERVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH

  1. Walk MS

    These events bring passionate people together to change the world for those affected by MS. Walks are held in major cities and smaller ones; there’s sure to be one near you.

  2. Get educated

    Learn more about current advocacy opportunities. Also, look into making a donation, perhaps forming a corporate partnership.

  3. Participate in MS Awareness Week

    Wear the orange ribbon and explore the resources available on the NMSS website. Post on your social feeds using the hashtag, #ThisIsMS.

 

FIVE CELEBRITIES YOU DIDN’T KNOW HAD M.S.

  1. Selma Blair

    Though the “Cruel Intentions” actress wasn’t diagnosed until 2018, her symptoms began in 2011.

  2. Jonathan Katz

    The namesake voice of the animated “Dr. Katz” said he first experienced the symptoms of his MS in 1996.

  3. Jack Osbourne

    The son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne started experiencing MS symptoms just after the birth of his own son.

  4. Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Famous for her role in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Sigler started having MS symptoms when she was 20 years old.

  5. Terri Garr

    Best known for her roles in the 80s films “Mr. Mom” and “Tootsie,” she has had MS since 1999.

 

WHY M.S. AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. About 2.5 million people worldwide suffer from the disease

    This figure includes an estimated 400,000 in the U.S. Strangely, people who reside in more temperate climates are more likely to develop MS than those living near the equator — or in the far north or south.

  2. The symptoms can be unpredictable

    Those affected by MS typically contend with extreme fatigue, difficulty walking, balance problems, and weakened vision. MS symptoms can be inconsistent, varying among individual patients.

  3. There’s no known direct cause

    Environmental factors, infectious agents, and immune reactions may all play a role, and scientists are looking into genetic markers within families.

Courtesy of: National Today at
https://nationaltoday.com/multiple-sclerosis-awareness-month/#:~:text=Every%20March%20is%20Multiple%20Sclerosis,of%20the%20central%20nervous%20system.

 
 
 

 

 

95.9 WRAT Broadcast For the People 2022 Food Drive

EMTs Meghan Fisher, Alexandra Dunn, Jonathan Norrell, & Sydney Woolley stopped by Shop Rite to deliver turkeys and sides to the 95.9 WRAT Broadcast For the People 2022 food drive.  It was great to see Gotts and the crew!

 

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