Welcome: First Aid Information

Hi,

I'm Robert Mitchell and I'm responsible for coordinating general first aid coverage at the 2006 convention.

The convention this year is being held in the middle of the city of Bellingham,  Washington. So the convention is closeto local and national chain pharmacies. It is also within a couple miles of Saint Joseph Hospital.  I will try to have information available at registration for the locations of the hospital and the closest pharmacies.

Even though I should have a tiny budget for supplies, some of the supplies will likely be provided by volunteers.  So I ask that every family who attends the convention pack
a few things amongst the suitcases. This list is not complete but might be a good start for a general "camping kit".

1) At least a weeks worth of any prescription medications you or your family uses. Or, copies of your current prescriptions.

2) Any over the counter medications (aspirin, Tylenol, Imodium, allergy medications, etc.) you or your family may need since Washington state regulations limit what a first aid station can offer.

3) Sunscreen. Even though this area is known as the great pacific north-wet. The Washington UFO (the big yellow ball) is still hiding behind the clouds and the UV rays still leak through.

4) A collection of Band-Aids, antibiotic cream, burn cream, and so on.

Finally, keep hydrated, (caffeine and alcohol may taste good but do a lousy job of "hydrating" you).  Keep cool during the day.  Keep covered from the sun.  Keep warm at night.  Take care of yourself and keep an eye on your friends. 

Last but not least, have fun!  I'm hoping to because a happy first aider is a bored first aider.