According to the American Heart Association, children as young as nine-years-old can learn and retain CPR training. Though many children at that age do not yet have the strength to perform an adequate … [Read more...]
Is My Business Required to Provide Formal CPR Training?
If you run a business, there's a chance your employees are required to be CPR certified in order to maintain your license, their licenses and legal compliance. Examples include law enforcement, day … [Read more...]
9 Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women and is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths that occur in the United States. 70% of those that die from a heart attack never had a previous … [Read more...]
Richmond Father Saved By His CPR Trained Children
From time to time, we highlight stories in which CPR has saved a life. While not everyone that receives CPR gets a second chance, we believe it’s important to focus on these positive, life-saving … [Read more...]
The Importance of CPR: A Lifesaving Story
It’s one of those stories that you never think will happen to you.Howard Abravanel was playing basketball in Balboa Park – something he’d been doing for fifteen years – when he collapsed on the … [Read more...]
Swimming Season is Here – Drowning Prevention
With Memorial Day behind us, swimming season is official here! Drowning is the 6th leading cause of unintentional death or injury in the US, so before you jump into the pool or dip into the ocean to … [Read more...]
Be Prepared With Emergency Numbers
Did you know each year there are over 173 million 911 calls in the US? Many of these are life threatening and some not, it is important that you are prepared for any emergency that comes your way.Keep … [Read more...]
