June is CPR and AED awareness month; learning child, infant-specific CPR could help save a life
By Dr. Callie L. Rzasa University of Kentucky More than 23,000 children suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually. While the…
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Healthy Headlines: Mike Quinn trained them in how to perform CPR, and then they saved his life
As an athletic trainer, Mike Quinn is passionate about health, fitness and keeping people safe and injury-free. So, it’s no…
Xavier professor saves life of man on airplane suffering cardiac arrest using hands-only CPR
“This man had turned blue.” Dr. Edmond Hooker immediately knew the gravity of the situation unfolding during a March 5…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: How one woman’s quick response helped save her husband’s life
By Corinne Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare When people are trained in CPR, they learn the importance of calling 9-1-1 right…
Bill named for late wife of Congressman Andy Barr on way to president’s desk after final passage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, to fund a grant program supporting research…
Healthy Headlines: Things you need to know about chest pains, calling 911 — every moment counts
St. Elizabeth Healthcare It’s the moment of truth: your chest hurts and you’re having a hard time catching your breath….
William Burton, 12, collapses on Ashland ball field; survives through family’s faith and Cinci Children’s
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Her oldest son was lifeless on a hospital gurney in the trauma room as doctors…
PulsePoint app now available in NKY; empowers CPR-trained users to provide immediate help
To aid cardiac arrest victims quickly, the PulsePoint mobile app is available to individuals throughout Northern Kentucky beginning in November…