Tag: CPR
Vacation Volunteer Extraordinaire
We here at the Red Cross depend on volunteers and we appreciate every one of them. They do every imaginable job for us, from cleaning and preparing manikins, to deploying […]
Roadkilled And Still Running!
Even though Hood to Coast happened last weekend, it’s never too late to share a great story. As you might recall, at last year’s Breakfast of Champions, we handed out […]
Early Response Saves Man
It was warm and sunny in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the small city known for its German heritage and bratwurst sausage. Fifty-one-year-old Jim Pausha decided it was time to mow his lawn. […]
A Friend Is Drowning, What Do You Do?
Here’s a quick pop quiz: If a friend is drowning, you should… A) Jump in the water and swim them to safety B) Throw a rope or reach for them […]
CPR Romance, Take Two
In my ongoing quest to show you the softer side (and romantic benefits!) of CPR training, I bring you another craigslist post. Let this be a lesson — if you […]
Can CPR Get You a Date?
Evidently for these Portlanders, it might. See here, here and here. If you want to learn how (and maybe score some hot dates yourself), check out the upcoming classes!
Russert’s Death Serves as Sad Reminder
Did you hear that Tim Russert of NBC’s Meet the Press just died of a heart attack at the age of 58? And that he collapsed right on the job […]
LOST: Jack Gives Charlie CPR
As promised, here is your daily video in celebration of CPR/AED Awareness Week. Are you a Lost fan? We’re all obsessive Losties around here. Perhaps it’s the element of disaster […]
CPR/AED Awareness Week
This week is CPR/AED Awareness week! I’ve been doing some digital decorating in honor of the occasion. It’s like the Internet equivalent of throwing a party. I’ve put up a banner (see […]
Take the Survey: Heart Attacks and CPR
Our good friends over at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) are in the midst of a VIS…also known as a Very Important Survey. The survey is about heart attack […]