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2 York County 911 dispatchers help to save lives: 'Calls are very scary sometimes'
Two York County 911 call takers, Marissa Shoemaker and Cheyenne Peckne, recently helped save lives through guiding callers performing CPR. Shoemaker instructed a caller on how to perform CPR on a ...
Justin Bieber’s ‘Go Baby’ Has CPR-Approved Tempo
American Heart Association says Justin Bieber 'Go Baby' matches the 120 BPM for hands-only CPR. Other songs include Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.' ...
Mass. student turns terrifying choking incident into legislative action | Bay State Briefing
After surviving a choking incident, a Newburyport teen is leading a push to require CPR training for high school graduation ...
Red Cross offers ‘WHALE Tales’ water safety program to prevent drownings
That’s why the Red Cross offers a unique program to better educate and protect kids from water dangers. The online “WHALE Tales” series was designed to teach your kids about safe behavior in and ...
Ask the doctors: CPR training courses are available in many formats
This year our family vacation is a camping road trip. There will be a lot of hiking and outdoor exploring, so my wife and I have put together a good first-aid kit. Now I think that learning CPR is a ...
3 critical signs of cardiac arrest in the wake of Hulk Hogan’s death
“The typical signs of a cardiac arrest include abrupt loss of consciousness with eyes rolled back, seizure-like activity due to lack of oxygen flow to the brain, and irregular, labored or no breathing ...
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Red Cross Encouraging People To Nominate A Local Hero
The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio will recognize and pay tribute to members of the community who have shown extraordinary courage by saving or improving the lives of others at the 2025 Hero ...
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Red Cross Inviting Community Members To Nominate Local Heroes
The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio will recognize and pay tribute to members of the community who have shown extraordinary courage by saving or improving the lives of others at the 2025 Hero ...
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American Red Cross Heroes: Yahaira Davis - WFMZ
One woman who grew up in Allentown is using her own experience with overcoming adversity to make a difference for others in need.
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Fire Department, Red Cross urge more people to learn CPR basics
The American Red Cross certified 20,173 people in Tucson in 2005, up from 8,987 in 2000. The number of drownings has fallen during that time, from a peak of five in 2003 to one last year.
CDC: Drowning is a silent killer that claims 4,000 lives annually
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says swimming lessons for children and adults can reduce the risk of ...
More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?
But many elderly people do not. Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It's ...