Woman saves 3 people in 1 year with CPR

Woman saves 3 people in 1 year with CPR

Love this story on the Today Show about Madeline Dahl who helped three people in one year using CPR and first aid. The first time she helped a stranger was last October. After reading an article about an app that alerts users if a person nearby needs CPR, Dahl...
Alexa, how do I do CPR?

Alexa, how do I do CPR?

Alexa, the friendly voice of the Amazon Echo, will for the first time give all three instructions for CPR, heart attack and stroke warning signs. The information is crucial because prompt medical attention can make the difference between life or death, or significant...
History of CPR

History of CPR

1740 The Paris Academy of Sciences officially recommended mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for drowning victims.  1767 The Society for the Recovery of Drowned Persons became the first organized effort to deal with sudden and unexpected death.  1891 Dr. Friedrich...
AHA Grant Opportunities

AHA Grant Opportunities

American Heart Association (AHA) is now accepting grant applications specifically for cardiac arrest and resuscitation with deadlines starting July 26, 2016 and running through August 16, 2016. This is a tremendous opportunity to advance research in cardiac arrest and...
Nutrition Labels

Nutrition Labels

Exited about the upcoming changes to nutrition labels: On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the White House announced final changes to nutrition labels, which will be required on packaged foods within the next two years. The long-awaited changes...