Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Leon County's Press the Chest event is restarting hearts and saving lives Leon County's free annual CPR training event called "Press the Chest" has helped increase the local survival rate for cardiac …

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One year after cardiac arrest, survivor thanks team who saved his life One year after a life-threatening cardiac arrest, Jay Lewis is finally meeting the dispatcher, EMS crews, firefighters and hospit …

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Heart attack survivor reunited with Oviedo police officer who saved his life A heart attack survivor reunited with the Oviedo police officer who saved his life. Douglas Black, 71, suffered a heart att …

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Milton man alive due to 911 operator, first responders, hospital staff Bill Wickline still wants to travel in the RV with his wife, Louella, for a few more trips before his time is up—hopefully …

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Dad-to-be saved by stranger after mid-run collapse A mother-to-be has hailed the quick-thinking of a passer-by who saved her partner's life after he suffered a cardiac arrest while out running. …

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Columbus firefighter leads push to bring hands-only CPR to high schools For Columbus firefighter-paramedic Thomas Rathje, service doesn’t stop when the call ends. It extends into the classroom. …

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