Blogs

Recent research shows that oxybenzone and octinoxate are detrimental to coral growth and increase the rate of coral bleaching. They are also shown to damage […]

Nica Heartbeat is getting ready to open.  We have been helping consult with Nica Heartbeat on supplies and volunteers.  Nica Heartbeat will service the area […]

  Siargao Update Island Doctors PH has continued to help train the residents of Siargao on BLS and wound care.  The SMA has donated two […]

  This month, our West Coast Director taught the Barefoot doctor course of Wilderness Surfing First Aid to seven instructors preparing to teach the Surf Camp […]

Jellyfish stings: Can we stop peeing on each other now? by Barbara Kozminski We’ve all heard some weird first aid advice for jellyfish stings. For […]

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Wayne Warrington wwarrington@hotmail.com 808-221-6414  Local Athlete to Compete in IRONMAN World Championships for Cancer Cures   The Leukemia & […]

The SMA hosts conferences in Fiji, surfs at Tavarua, and helps with the local villages; but that’s not all, we also sponsor scholarships too. Paula […]

By Michael Allen The breeze was warm, tropical warm and moist against the skin. It blew from the East across Punta de Mita. Small waves […]

John Bailey owns the Floating Surf House Resort which is located in the remote islands in norther Sumatra.  http://www.floatingsurfhouse.com John has a one of a […]

We always love to highlight our members.  Congrats to Dr. Adam Branoff and his publications!  Check them out! https://www.theinertia.com/health/what-to-do-with-a-dislocated-shoulder-when-youre-off-the-beaten-path/   https://www.surfer.com/blogs/departures/your-essential-surf-first-aid-handbook/?amphtml=1