DEFINITION: A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. [Source: CDC] Concussions in any athlete can have serious and long-term health effects, but the...
Working in any remote location brings its challenges, but adding winter weather into the mix can really throw things for a loop! While some people work remotely for short periods of time, others may do so on a more permanent basis. Regardless of how much time you spend in a remote work location, preparedness is...
Spring break is quickly approaching, leaving just enough time to get your plans in order! Whether you are a camp director, parent, or camp leader, we hope these tips will help make this spring break a memorable one. Parents: Spring break camps can be life-savers for parents and a great way to relax for kids! Follow...
As we all know, New Year’s Resolutions are a challenge. In fact, an estimated 80% of resolutions fail by February – it’s no wonder many of us avoid them all together! Have you ever considered making emergency preparedness your new years resolution instead of the typical fitness or weight loss? Emergency preparedness is something that...
From snowboarding and skiing, to hockey and ringette, winter sports are one of the best parts of the season! Yet, because of the unique elements of snow, ice, and cold temperatures, it’s always important to make sure that everyone participating in these sports does so in an fun, yet safe, manner. With this, we’ve put...
Winter is one of the hardest times of the year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs – bad weather can make it hard for people to get to blood drive locations, and seasonal illnesses can make some donors unable to donate (although only temporarily). January is National Blood Donor Month, where people...
Happy Holidays to all of our users, clients, friends, family and supporters, and wishing you a prosperous 2017! ~Kirsten, Christine and the ePACT Team (including all of the office puppies!)
2016 was truly a banner year for ePACT! Our team launched important features inspired by our users and clients’ feedback, and saw our user base double in size while expanding to over 103 countries! We also onboarded many new clients across North America and launched some exciting new partnerships. We’d like to take this opportunity...
Ahh, December! The shops are decorated, the lights are twinkling, and the holiday music is playing. As you prepare to spend quality time with loved ones and get into the holiday spirit, we’ve put together a few things to help keep safety top of mind for everyone this season. Driving If you’re the designated driver...
Yesterday, at 6AM local time, the city of Fukushima, Japan experienced a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was 37 kilometers (23 miles) offshore, very close to where the 2011 earthquake began. Shortly after the quake, tsunami warnings were triggered in Fukushima and Miyagi, urging residents to evacuate immediately and head for higher ground. Thankfully, there...
