When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts. Yet, only about 40% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help they need before professional responders arrive. The survival rate drops by 10% every minute without CPR or use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). That’s why the American Heart Association is … Read more
Heather Welch and Kayla Overly were honored as Heart and Stroke Heroes at the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk for their lifesaving work in cardiac emergency readiness and stroke awareness. Their efforts are helping build a stronger, healthier community.
Cindy Keely is a Quality Systems Director for the American Heart Association and is a certified CPR instructor. She shares this incredible story for CPR Awareness Week. It started off as a normal Monday back to the office day the first week of June a few years ago, but it turned out to be something … Read more
Sophie Loughran came home to visit her family in Stannard, VT. Although she did not plan to save her father’s life, she was prepared with Hands-Only CPR and a refurbished automated external defibrillator (AED). Written by Sophie Loughran After recently moving to Denver, Colorado, and feeling a bit homesick, I traveled home to my family’s … Read more
The American Heart Association Hampton Roads hosts its inaugural Lifesaver Day in collaboration with the Norfolk Tides. With seven in 10 people in America saying they feel powerless to act in the face of a cardiac emergency, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a … Read more
CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival[1]. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident they would respond with CPR in a cardiac emergency. That is why the American Heart Association, the worldwide leader in resuscitation science and education, along … Read more
Cathie Vick and Ashford Denman named co-chairs of 2024 American Heart Association Hampton Roads Heart Ball As plans are underway for the 2024 Hampton Roads Heart Ball, Cathie Vick, Chief Development & Public Affairs Officer, The Port of Virginia and Ashford Denman, Vice President of Cardiovascular Services, Sentara Health have been named co-chairs of this … Read more