Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Fernie local recognised for life-saving actionsLocal electrician Iain Davidson has been awarded with a BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Vital Life Link Award for his actions which saved another ma …

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Help for Latinas and Black women at higher risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest deathDespite improvement in CPR training, the survival rate for women experiencing cardiac arrest outside of a hospita …

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Henderson Fire to host first free lifesaver class of the yearThe first six minutes are crucial in any medical emergency, and the Henderson Fire Department wants to ensure that everywhere is prepared fo …

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Stolen defib is replaced following public concernA STOLEN defibrillator that was taken from its location in Thornton has been replaced with a new one.The life-saving device was installed in an old tel …

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Lee Health doctor shows how AEDs save lives when cardiac arrest strikesMore than a week after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during Monday night football, he has been disc …

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During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall shortIn March, a Frontier Airlines flight was headed from Phoenix to Las Vegas when a female passenger stopped breathing. The flight …

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