Jul 8, 2019 | Emergency Response, In Medical News, Patient Tips
A new Swedish study published by the American Heart Association’s Circulation magazine shows that hands-only CPR encourages bystanders to help cardiac arrest victims, once mouth-to-mouth steps are eliminated. The study found that since compression-only...
Jun 10, 2019 | Patient Tips
While you are outside enjoying time with friends and family – whether it is taking a walk in your neighborhood or going for a bike ride or morning jog—be mindful of the heat to stay safe this summer. Tips For Heart Patients to Stay Safe This Summer If you are over 50...
Feb 28, 2019 | Emergency Response, Medical News, Patient Tips
Did you know there are songs that can help save a life? If you have listened to “Stayin Alive” by the Bee Gees, “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats or “Crazy in Love’ by Beyonce you know these songs have a perfect beat for doing CPR. Spotify...
Sep 14, 2017 | Patient Tips, Trauma Care, Uncategorized
When seconds count will you be prepared to help a victim who is bleeding profusely? Even if emergency responders are on the way, it is important to stop the bleeding during these critical minutes. It is a matter of life and death since a person can die from blood loss...
Jun 15, 2017 | Medical News, Patient Tips
A new study from Penn State University indicates that getting enough sleep may be a matter of life or death for people with multiple heart disease and diabetes risk factors. Individuals who have metabolic syndrome were more likely to die of heart disease or stroke...
Mar 30, 2017 | Medical News, Patient Tips
Amazon’s voice activated device Alexa may now help save lives. Alexa answers thousands of requests each day about the weather, traffic and other real time information. Now for the first time Alexa will be able to give all instructions for CPR, and warning signs of a...
