Posted by By Emily Halnon, American Heart Association News January 5, 2024 on Jan 17th 2024
Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog
After two heart procedures, she's celebrating her 70th birthday with a half-marathonGeneva Humdy was retired and living in Costa Rica when a tour guide and friend scheduled a 5,000-foot hike up to a d
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Posted by By Nina Culver November 28, 2023 on Dec 4th 2023
After surviving a ‘widow maker’ heart attack, a man tracked down the Spokane Valley firefighters who saved his life
After surviving a ‘widow maker’ heart attack, a man tracked down the Spokane Valley firefighters who saved his lifeOn June 11, Nicole Garrett watched her husband, Brad, die.“You could hear the last of
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Posted by By Mitchell Boatman, Holland Sentinel November 18, 2023 on Nov 21st 2023
'It's everything': Locals hope to make Holland a HeartSafe Community
'It's everything': Locals hope to make Holland a HeartSafe CommunityLisa Cardillo and John Shea know firsthand the importance of quick action in the event of cardiac arrest. Both are survivors who rec
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Posted by By Carla Bayron October 3, 2023 on Oct 14th 2023
Traumatic Brain Injury Kit on ambulances aims to treat pediatric brain injuries on scene
Traumatic Brain Injury Kit on ambulances aims to treat pediatric brain injuries on sceneSeconds matter when treating pediatric brain injuries, which is why Polk County first responders are now equippe
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Posted by By Lisa Robinson September 27, 2023 on Oct 7th 2023
Lifesaving resource available at library thanks to Ravens and others
Lifesaving resource available at library thanks to Ravens and othersThe Baltimore Ravens are teaming up with Baltimore County firefighters and the American Heart Association to provide lifesaving CPR
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Posted by By Cara Murez, Health Day news August 24, 2023 on Aug 27th 2023
Bystander CPR, defibrillator critical for survival in cardiac arrest
Bystander CPR, defibrillator critical for survival in cardiac arrestBystander aid using CPR and a defibrillator can be critically important for saving lives when someone has a cardiac arrest -- even w
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