Here we are already into the February calendar. With the prognostications of the groundhog behind us, be that as it may, there are other celebrations that loom ahead. Of course Feb. 14 is Valentine’s ...

Do you know what to do if someone stops breathing? Only about 40% of people who go into cardiac arrest get bystander CPR if they’re not in a hospital. “That means 60% of people are not getting ...

These interventions can keep blood flowing to the brain until emergency medical assistance arrives.This article provides steps for performing CPR on an adult, child, or baby. It also describes how ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- At the start of every week, our team talks with local experts to unpack a wide range of nationwide health, safety, and wellness topics in the unique context of the Coulee Region.

The American Heart Association, or the AHA, as it is often referred to, trains hundreds, if not thousands, of new instructors each year. This is my 49th year as an AHA instructor and to say things ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- If someone near you has a heart attack or experiencing an overdose situation, the minutes between when you call 911 and when rescuers arrive can make the difference between life ...

Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED can significantly increase the survival rate of someone experiencing SCA. Many schools lack adequate AEDs and CPR training for students and staff.

We all hope we'll never be put in the position of having to save a child's life, but it could happen. Children test their physical limits and get caught in all kinds of dangerous situations. They ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Learning how to save a life is a new opportunity that's now in North Philadelphia. Learn how to perform CPR in minutes is a new technology aimed at helping the 350,000 people who ...

Manheim Township student-athletes were up early to take a cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR class at the high school. About 100 kids and coaches were in attendance when the class started at 6:00 ...

Lifesaving training is now available to the Hispanic and Latino community in North Philadelphia. At Wednesday's ribbon cutting event, the Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving ...