Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:55:49 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/images/startransparent.gif http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/ admin@takethestreets.org http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42 August 1-3, 2008 6-10 Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday 135th Street and 3rd Ave in the Bronx Take the 4, 5 to 138-Grand Councourse (rush hour trains do not make the stop) or transfer to the 6 and get off at 3rd Ave THE 3-DAY WORKSHOP CURRICULUM Political activists face serious health and first aid challenges. This standard 3-DAY workshop is an introduction to protest first aid and aftercare. It will prepare you to act as an affinity group-level medic and to take care of your friends and your community. There will be intensive scenarios, but also time for lunch and a few breaks built into the weekend. Those of you who already have advanced first aid training or other health training will want to take this course as we cover many things that are specific to protest health care. People with no first aid training will learn valuable first aid skills they can use everywhere, not just at protests. We will also talk about how you can continue your training and maintain the skills you will learn. Expect to have a lot of fun, be active, and learn a lot! Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:55:49 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40 It is over a year after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, devastating and displacing the residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and Southern Texas. African American communities were particularly hit hard and many people from the more economically depressed areas who have been able to make it back home are met with badly damaged homes, if their homes exist at all. Many of us are inspired by the relief efforts going on in New Orleans right now and would like to lend a helping hand, but we don’t want to be a burden on an already stressed-for-resources city. As people coming into the city from the outside, what is needed from us, and what part should we play? Come on Saturday to discuss the systems of oppression present in New Orleans that exacerbated the disaster. We will engage in topics of history, culture, class and race relations in the City Care Forgot. This is an anti-oppression workshop essential for the anti-racist organizing that needs to happen in our communities today. On Sunday learn about the current environmental conditions in New Orleans and how you can keep your group and yourself safe and healthy while volunteering. This “Health and Safety” medical training will include basic first aid, equipment demonstrations, and immune boosting tips. 33 Essex Street, F to East Broadway Saturday, Sept. 23, 10am to 5pm Sunday, Sept. 24, 10am to 3pm This workshop has been made possible by the efforts of anti-racist organizers from New York and New Orleans who are members of the People’s Institute of Survival and Beyond and European Dissent, as well as New York-based medics from the collectives MANY and STORM and their experiences doing health care work in New Orleans during the past year. A requested donation is $20 per person, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please RSVP to: http://www.takethestreets.org/registration.php (This is so we can plan for the number of people) Please note that this is one 2-day workshop. Attendance on both days is required. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:31:38 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39 Hey everyone - if you plan to come to this, please RSVP with Faye (fabibeau@vassar.edu), and she will provide directions once you're on campus. If you're planning on coming by public transit from NYC, you can take Metro North from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie, then a cab to campus (which will run you $4-5). If you come by car, Vassar is at 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, so you can map it online. Click "Read More" below for details. Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:56:40 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38 Any medics interested in providing coverage during the UFPJ/Abolition Now anti-nuclear proliferation rally should contact us at many@action-medical.net. This is anticipated to be a low-intensity action, so this is a great time to perfect weather injury treatment and general medic tactics. Wed, 27 Apr 2005 18:47:05 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=34 Illnesses and Injuries Treated Reported for RNC These numbers are, of course, limited to the experiences of those people who were acting as medics who called in to report. Many thanks to all those who called in – with special mention to those who called EVERY DAY and those who called to report tallies while they were in jail. Symptoms Treated: 535 + “lots” Hand Cuff related injuries 142 + “lots” Stress/Anxiety/Emotional Support 112 Sunburns (including prevention) 105 Bruises 102 Sore Throats 80 + “lots” Dehydration (including prevention) 70 Respiratory Complaints - many of which are thought to be related to conditions at Pier 57 57 Rashes – many of which are thought to be related to conditions at Pier 57 50 Blisters 46 Cuts/Scrapes/Lacerations (including facial abrasions) 34 Sprains/Strains/Breaks 20 Pepper Spray 16 Burns 16 Head Injuries 11 Nausea 6 Heat Exhaustion 4 Vomiting 4 Fever 3 Diarreah Locations of Treatment: The majority of treatment occurred at 100 Center street as people were being released from custody. Handcuff injuries and emotional support were the most commonly observed injuries. It was at 100 Center Street that the first signs of the effects of the Pier 57 conditions were observed on Saturday night, allowing for advocacy efforts to begin early in the process. Injuries treated and prevented on the street primarily consisted of blisters, sun burn, dehydration, sore throats, and sun burn, and 9 of the reports of bruising from being hit by police batons or scooters came from people reporting from the various marches and demonstration. 20 pepper spray treatments were reported. The healing space at St. Marks Church saw many patients with rashes and respiratory effects following their release from the Pier, provided wound/blister care and infection prevention, as well as treatment for a variety of infections and on-going conditions. Stress, anxiety and emotional trauma were also seen at the healing space. Fri, 24 Sep 2004 19:30:25 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=32 The Ridgewood Volunteer Ambulance Corps is running a free CPR/First Aid and Disaster training on Sunday, September 26th. It won't be particularly radical, but you'll pick up useful pre-hospital emergency medical skills. The training will run about four hours. When: 9/26/04, 10AM-2PM Where: RVAC base at 656 Woodward Avenue in Queens (Woodward and Linden). Directions: Take the M to Seneca Avenue, or the L to Myrtle/Wyckoff and walk half a mile. To register, call 718-386-7230, first come first serve, class is limited to 25. Leave a message on the machine - if a person picks up, ask them to leave the message for Kevin Mahoney. Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:52:53 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=29 MANY is asking that medics and clinicians call us at the end of each day to provide tallies of the kinds of patients they treat. Keep a tally during the day and give us a call in the evening after you finish your day. Please include the date, location, and transfers to the clinic and/or EMS. Please pass on our card to people who you treat, in the event they may need access to follow-up care. Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:33:31 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=28 There will be an RNC informational and plug in meeting for medical activists at 7:00 on Wednesday August 25th at the 6th Street Community Center, 638 East 6th St located on 6th between Avenues B and C. Take the F/V to 2nd Avenue. Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:26:41 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=27 If you are interested in receiving information about medic-related activities during the RNC, please send a message to norncmedical-subscribe@lists.riseup.net. You will receive about 2-3 messages a day before the RNC. If you are interested in being in touch with other NYC-based medics on an ongoing basis, send a message to nycmedics-subscribe@lists.riseup.net. You will receive 1-2 messages per week. This is the place to find out about ongoing skill drills, requests for medic coverage, etc. If you attended our most recent workshop, please leave us feedback! You don't have to attach your name to the feedback - just click over to our feedback form and leave your comments there. Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:20:07 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=26 Health and Safety trainings are the perfect place for you and your friends to learn how to prepare for upcoming protests and demonstrations. The workshop will cover the basics of getting ready, staying safe during, and things that might come up after the big event. Recommended for everyone!! Location: ABC no RIO 156 Rivington on the Lower East Side Time: 11:30 - 2 every Saturday until the RNC Conducted by the New York City's newly formed STORM medic collective. Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:29:11 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=25 [To register, click on the link at the end of this posting. Walk-ins also welcome.] There is an upcoming activist medical training in August in NYC. The 9-hour training will focus on the most common injuries (pepperspray/teargas, hypothermia, heat injuries), basic street operations, and providing life-saving support for critical injuries until more help arrives. It will also include street medic operations topics. When: 9-hour training: Sunday, August 22nd, 9:45 AM-7 PM. Where: Streetworks. 33 Essex St., between Grand and Hester Directions: Take the F or J train to the Delancey/Essex station. Walk South on Essex St. for 2 1/2 blocks. Or take the F train to East Broadway and walk 1 1/2 blocks North on Essex St.. This class has a sliding scale: $0-$40 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you have questions, please feel free to email us at transplant@takethestreets.org. To register, go to http://www.takethestreets.org/register.php Walk-ins are also welcome. Wed, 11 Aug 2004 22:54:44 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=24 Come learn about your rights and other legal considerations for demonstrations and life in this age of repression. The People's Law Collective will provide this training at 10:30 on July 31 at Bluestockings Books: 172 Allan Street. Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:15:18 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=23 Skill Drill: Scene Survey, Sticking with Your Buddy, Scouting and Street Operations (How’s that for alliteration!) Join your friendly neighbourhood medics for a walk around town to practice scene survey, buddy walking and talking, scouting for spaces and other ways to work more safely and successfully on the streets! We’ll be outside, so dress for the weather, and it never hurts to bring a kit in case something happens along the way… Meet on the south side steps of the Union Square at 11. The drill will last until about 1:00. Please check the weekend train schedules to avoid disasters. Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:23:49 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=22 Saturday July 3rd Skill Drill: We'll be reviewing musculo-skeletal injuries and splinting at Bluestockings, 172 Allen st. (First Ave turns into Allen below Houston). Let's start at 11am and we can go till a bit before 1pm. Bring cardboard, elastic bandages (ace wraps) and anything else you can think of for splinting. prize awarded for most creative improvised splint. Wed, 30 Jun 2004 12:48:28 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21 The next skill drill/mini-workshop will be held on Saturday June 12 at the Body Language Movement Studio. It will explore first aid for post traumatic stress. 11am till 1pm, 241 Bedford Ave, #3 This workshop is open to all. Wed, 09 Jun 2004 12:53:20 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19 [To register, click on the link at the end of this posting. Walk-ins also welcome.] There is an upcoming activist medical training in June in NYC. The 2˝ day 20-hour training on June 4-6 will focus on the most common injuries (pepperspray/teargas, hypothermia, heat injuries), basic street operations, and providing life-saving support for critical injuries until more help arrives. It will also include additional first aid topics including wound management and splinting, and additional street medic operations topics. When: 20-hour training: Fri 6:30-9:30 Sat 9:45-6 Sun 9:45-6. Where: Queens Rainbow Center, 30-74 Steinway St. Directions: Take the G, R, or V to Steinway St., use the Broadway exit, walk two blocks "forward" upon exiting. The Center is on the 2nd floor, above 1-800-MATTRESS. This class has a sliding scale: $0-$40. If you have questions, please feel free to email us at nothingirl78@hotmail.com To register, go to http://www.takethestreets.org/register.php Walk-ins are also welcome. Wed, 19 May 2004 17:57:04 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 Come learn how to help folks in the street, and in your neighborhood, when they have injuries or accidents. Get ready for the Democratic National Convention, the Republican Convention, and many demonstrations to come. Become a street medic! Come to our training June 11 - 13, 2004 in Boston, MA. Sliding scale fee: $0 - $1,000. No experience necessary. In a packed 24 hours, over one intense weekend, you will learn Basic Street First Aid (from treating bleeding wounds to splinting sprains and breaks to calling 911 for emergencies), Weather-Related Injuries, Street Operations Tactics, Initial Patient Assessment, Psychological First Aid, Chemical Weapons Treatments and Aftercare, and Stress Management and Treatment. After completing the weekend you will have the basic preparation to run on the streets as a street medic, or to provide community first aid in your neighborhood. The training is interactive, collaborative and fun! We do lots of scenarios, and gets lots of practice with the skills we teach. You do not need to have any previous medical or first aid training in order to attend this course. And hey -- if you're interested, register soon, since the class will probably fill up quick! And send this email on to anyone you know who might be interested. For more information including how to register, see below, or go to http://www.bostoncoop.net/balm/train6_04.html Wed, 19 May 2004 17:46:13 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17 The next skill drill, covering Rolls, Lifts, and Carries, will take place on Saturday, May 29th, from 10AM-noon. The drill will be led by Rob. As usual, skill drills take place at Bluestockings Activist Bookstore, Cafe, and Resource Center from 10AM-Noon, at 172 Allen St. Wed, 19 May 2004 17:44:26 -0400 http://www.takethestreets.org/MANY/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2 I've been accepted to and enrolled in one of the leading and more exciting programs in the country. It will result in a Masters of Oriental Medicine allowing me to be a licensed practioner of acupuncture and herbalism. I intend to be proficient, skilled and available to you all. I'm gonna need your help to get through. Sun, 17 Aug 2003 00:57:57 -0400