by admin | Aug 2, 2018 | AED Donations, Chain of Survival, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, JMF News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The John Mack Foundation and BAE Systems worked together to donate four Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to local non-profit organizations. An AED is an easy-to-use device that can restart the heart of someone experiencing cardiac arrest. This year’s AED...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | Chain of Survival, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Because of the quick thinking of four everyday people — including one ninth grader — a 70-year-old man’s life was saved. Bruce Dailey collapsed in November during a lifeguard review class at Afton Central School, according to the American Heart...
by admin | Jun 8, 2016 | CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
For National CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1-7, 2016), The Today Show spoke to a Florida mom who lost her son to sudden cardiac arrest. She teamed up with former firefighters to educate and train both students and adults on how to perform CPR and locate and...
by admin | Dec 29, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies. In less than 12 minutes, you can watch all the videos below, get a refresher on CPR training and more fully understand your role in the...
by admin | Nov 10, 2015 | American Heart Association, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In 2012, the American Heart Association released this public service announcement, “Rules of Hands-Only CPR”, featuring the cast of the CBS sitcom “Rules of Engagement”. While the show was canceled in 2013, the message is still timely — learn the life-saving skill of...
by admin | Oct 20, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Second Opinion collaborated with the American Heart Association (AHA) to produce a television special designed to teach Hands-Only CPR to all of America. CPR in America premiered on public television stations across the country on October 15. Its airing coincided with...