{"title":"Outdoor Activities: Wilderness First Aid","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"basic-illustrated-wilderness-first-aid","title":"Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eby William W. Forgey, M.D., 2025. Paperback, 120 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new \u003cem\u003eBasic Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e books are information-packed tools in a heavily illustrated, richly designed, contemporary four-color format. Written for the novice but great as a handy reference for the veteran, these highly illustrated guides distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable packages. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, \u003cem\u003eBasic Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e books show you what you need to know.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"a-ordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssemble an outdoor first-aid kit of essential items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoothe bites and stings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeal with hot and cold injuries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrap sprains, fractures, and dislocated joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle backcountry emergencies until professional medical help arrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam W. Forgey, M.D. is an avid humanitarian, adventurer, physician and educator, Dr. Forgey is the founding advisor of the nonprofit Medical Student Missions and has lead over 40 medical service trips to Haiti since 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the Board of Trustees of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT), Dr Forgey is a lecturer on medical care in high risk recreation at several universities, and a leader of many expeditions into Northern Canada, both summer and winter. A former Captain, Infantry, in the US Army, he had over 30 months active duty in Vietnam prior to leaving the service and attending medical school at Indiana University. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam. He worked 6 years full time as an Emergency Room physician and director of the Ross Clinic Emergency Services in Merrillville, Indiana, before starting his practice of family medicine. He is the author of several outdoor first aid and medical guides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The ForestWatch Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449731838092,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/5275\/3292\/files\/Basic-Illusrated-Wilderness-First-Aid_FrontSquare.png?v=1756887004"},{"product_id":"the-preppers-medical-handbook","title":"The Prepper's Medical Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author notFaded\" data-width=\"\"\u003eWilliam Forgey M.D., 2020. 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Forgey, M.D. is an avid humanitarian, adventurer, physician and educator. A member of the Board of Trustees of the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT), Dr. Forgey is a lecturer on medical care in high-risk recreation at several universities, and a leader of many expeditions into Northern Canada, both summer and winter. A former Captain, Infantry, in the US Army, he had over 30 months active duty in Vietnam prior to leaving the service and attending medical school at Indiana University. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam. He worked 6 years full time as an Emergency Room physician and director of the Ross Clinic Emergency Services in Merrillville, Indiana, before starting his practice of family medicine. Dr Forgey has served as a Scoutmaster for three BSA troops and as a Medical Explorer Post and High Adventure Explorer Post Advisor. 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