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Hanging up their whistles

HSI — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST

Two veteran lifeguards retire from busy Salisbury Beach scene2010 09 07

Bristol nurse helps save a life

HSI — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST

When Lori Sauls, a licensed practical nurse with Bristol Medical Associates, agreed to fill in a shift at a Kingsport medical practice, she had no idea that she would be saving a life.2010 09 05

A real lifesaver

HSI — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST

A Jamison man has twice saved a victim using CPR, proving it can be the difference between living and dying.2010 09 07

Lifesavers cannot be thanked enough

HSI — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Difference between life, death due to presence of AED at senior center2010 08 30

Tasting victory: Townsend man emerges from death on tennis court

HSI — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Sometimes you have to lose everything to realize you haven't...2010 08 30

Emergency responders warn AEDs can't save lives without regular attention

HSI — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

They're meant to be live saving devices, using an electric shock to restart someone's heart beat. But emergency responders warn automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, won't do their jobs unless they're taken care of.2010 08 27

Man works to get defibrillators for police department

HSI — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

They save lives in a matter of seconds, but not every police department has defibrillators. Now, one man has made it his mission to get defibrillators for the Wauwatosa Police Department.2010 08 29

Linden firefighters present new defibrillator

HSI — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

If any Linden firefighters need to perform CPR while on the job, they now will have a new device to help them.2010 08 27

Police department defibrillator saves life

HSI — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Friday the Thirteenth proved to be a lucky day for New Hampton resident, Dean Ouderkirk.2010 08 25

Amish embrace technology as first-responders

HSI — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Some will even carry a defibrillator in their buggy in case of a local cardiac emergency. 2010 08 23

Firefighter grateful for colleagues who saved his life

HSI — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

When Lt. Mike Polaski collapsed during a house fire in February, he was surrounded by fellow firefighters specially trained for that kind of medical crisis. 2010 08 23

AED: Does your building have one?

HSI — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Brittan Sutphin had seen an Automated External Defibrillators (AED) before, but she never knew much about them. That changed during her junior year of high school when an AED saved her life.2010 08 18

Shaler graduates save life of woman in Kiwanis Park

HSI — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

While they're reluctant to call themselves heroes, one woman was given a fighting chance at life because of the actions of three young staff members...2010 08 19

Local heroes honored for life-saving efforts

HSI — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Two Whitpain residents who were brought back from the brink of death had the opportunity to thank the local heroes who saved their lives and see them honored recently.2010 08 19

MRMC Soldier saves life during luncheon

HSI — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory staff attended a farewell luncheon...2010 08 19

Man's revival spurs CPR training for parks staff

HSI — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Donnie Woods was watching a pickup basketball game at the Avery Street recreation center when a young man collapsed on the court. 2010 08 16

Recent event raises concern!

HSI — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Chris Campbell's recent collapse was almost fatal and we'd love to have equipment on hand...2010 08 13

Heart attack in the Legislature

HSI — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Stressed by possible sale of Foley facility, man revived by AED2010 08 12

Back from death, back to work

HSI — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Rosy cheeked Ted Zeiner talks willingly about how it feels to die...2010 08 15

Local hero saved runner with CPR

HSI — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Jose Estrada could have died on a track at Port Chester High School this summer if White Plains native David Rich and a local emergency medical services team hadn't performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him.2010 08 15

Amish sign on to English life-saving technology

HSI — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Some members of the Amish community are learning how to save lives with technology called an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED.2010 08 11

Traveling AEDs being bought for school teams

HSI — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Kiwanis buying traveling AEDs for Weakley County school teams after boy's life saved2010 08 11

School nurses are in short supply

HSI — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Whether your child is in good health or not, a registered nurse at school can recognize medical issues you may have missed and be a powerful advocate to ensure your school has life saving equipment...2010 08 06

Life-saving device, quick-acting rescuers save local man's life

HSI — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

Local emergency responders used a life saving electro shock device to save a local man who suffered a heart attack at a Frisco restaurant last week.2010 08 06

Changes Ahead for Ambulance Safety?

HSI — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST

written by HSI Chief Learning Officer, Jeffrey Lindsey, PhD, EMT P, CHS IV, EFO, CFOThe National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) began its conference with a pre conference on ambulance safety...2010 08 09

Nurse retires into part-time role of dedicated volunteer

HSI — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST

It was quite a different world in 1960 when Grace Gregor earned her nursing license...2010 06 21

Goshen village officers honored for saving lives

HSI — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST

Officers were honored for their lifesaving work, for using a defibrillator and CPR to save the life of a 44 year old village resident.2010 06 12

Heart-healthy Diet In-Depth

HSI — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST

Heart Healthy Goals. The goals of a heart healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and fatty molecules called lipids...2010 06 09

How to save a life

HSI — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

Community celebrates gym teacher and local emergency responders recently saving a seventh grader's life.2010 05 27

Visitors help revive man who collapsed at war memorial

HSI — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

A man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest Saturday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, but by good luck and determined effort he was revived, according to authorities and a witness.2010 05 23

Salinas man's life saved by use of AED

HSI — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

While waiting in a patient's room at PrimeCare Medical Group, 62 year old James Phillips of Salinas briefly died.2010 05 07

AEDs save two lives In St. Lucie County

HSI — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

A grateful Matthew Murphy is thankful his son, 20 year old Brenden Murphy is alive. Brenden was playing basketball at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center Wednesday when he collapsed.2010 05 06

Proposal: All N.J. Students Required To Learn CPR

HSI — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

In Wake Of Death Of Athlete, Assemblyman Introduces Bill That Would Also Include Defibrilators At Every School2010 05 07

Inmates help save Oregon deputy with CPR

HSI — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

wo jail inmates who gave first aid to a stricken Oregon sheriff's deputy were being credited with help saving his life.2010 05 03

Quick-thinking, off-duty St. Lucie County firefighter aids younger man who collapsed

HSI — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

A off duty St. Lucie County Fire District firefighter shooting hoops Wednesday jumped into action after another man collapsed and appeared to have had a heart attack...2010 05 06

Video B-Roll available via CNW - New Bill shocks life into AED program

HSI — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

A new provincial Bill undergoing second reading this week could have a profound effect on the outcomes of cardiac arrest and bystander CPR response in Ontario if it is passed.2010 05 06

Bloomingdale officers honored for saving man's life

HSI — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

No one was happier to see several local police officers receive recognition for their life saving efforts than Henry "Hank" Den Dulk.2010 05 05

Oklahoma Teen Brought Back To Life After Heart Stops

HSI — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

An Oklahoma teen is being called a miracle after dying then being brought back to life.2010 05 04

Golf notebook: Now, that's a timely save

HSI — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

An assistant golf pro is asked to perform many duties at a course. But saving a life is usually not one of them.2010 05 04

Firefighters Save One of Their Own

HSI — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

Gaston County, North Carolina firefighters had a big scare Sunday night during a mutual aid call at a fire that had nothing to do with the blaze.2010 05 06

New emergency preparedness information available for dental offices

HSI — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

"Every dentist will likely manage a medical emergency during the course of their practice...2010 05 03

Wisconsin man performs CPR on stranger, saves life

HSI — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

"You never know how you're going to react in a situation like that. You hope you do the right thing and the right people help you out," she said.2010 05 01

Ambulance Corps donates AED to St. Kevin Parish

HSI — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

St. Kevin’s is the first of several churches within the township to receive an AED as part of a community outreach program.2010 05 01

Paramedic bike team cuts down on response time

HSI — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

During an emergency, a few minutes could mean the difference between life and death. And sometimes traditional ambulance trucks aren't the fastest way to a scene.2010 04 30

Teammates rescue collapsed athlete 19 months after his brother fell ill

HSI — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 PST

Brothers Jose, left, and Reene Herrera each collapsed during soccer practice 19 months apart due to a genetic heart defect.2010 05 03

FDA Issues External Defibrillator Warning

HSI — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Tuesday that some external defibrillators used worldwide might malfunction.2010 04 29

Police, firefighters cooperate to help those with heart attacks in Port Angeles

HSI — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

An initiative putting defibrillators in police vehicles has already helped people suffering heart attacks.2010 04 29

Bonita firefighter comes to rescue on ice

HSI — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Not all hockey players are hooligans. Some can be heroes.2010 04 29

Defibrillator donation brings peace of mind at Carmel High

HSI — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

For Sharon Lentino and her daughter Mary Kate, having a new portable defibrillator on the campus of Carmel Catholic High School brings an added piece of mind.2010 04 28

Off-Duty Paramedic Saves Ontario Man’s Life

HSI — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

An off duty paramedic and alert staff saved the life of a 20 year old man with a defibrillator after he collapsed while playing ball hockey at an Ottawa area arena Saturday morning, paramedics said.2010 04 27

Police search for life-saving good Samaritans

HSI — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

“We wanted to try to identify them and recognize their efforts” 2010 04 26

Emergency responder a national 'Star'

HSI — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

In 30 years of service as an emergency responder, Winston Jones has racked up a few memorable moments...2010 04 27

Woman pushing for defibrillators at grade schools

HSI — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Darline Doxey knows she is lucky to be alive today her heart stopped beating twice en route to a hospital. The 52 year old is not going to waste her second chance at living.2010 04 25

Sally Croom: House Bill 67 would save lives

HSI — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

If not for a day in March, Crystal Brown's recent letter about state Rep. Joe Lopinto's House Bill 67 would have been completely under my radar...2010 04 25

Teamwork saves electrocuted man in Dodge County

HSI — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls said quick thinking and teamwork averted a near tragedy this week.2010 04 23

Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) Recalls Some Lifepak Heart Devices

HSI — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Physio Control, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Medtronic, Inc, announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the company's decision to perform a voluntary correction of LIFEPAK 15 monitor defibrillators manufactured prior to December 16, 2009

School nurses more than bandages

HSI — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Bay City ISD has a full time nurse at every campus, which seems to be more of a rarity in today's world of budget cuts. 2010 04 26

What to do in an emergency situation

HSI — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

"The only mistake you can make is to do nothing," says Lars Menzel from the St John's Ambulance 2010 04 26

Nonprofit seeks to place automated external defibrillator in area businesses

HSI — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

As AED availability becomes more widespread in Northern Nevada businesses, so do stories of lives saved.2010 04 25

Siptroth bill honoring fallen athlete pushes for cardiac aids

HSI — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Moyer, 15, died in December 2000 from an undetected heart condition after playing for 10 minutes in a Notre Dame High School varsity basketball game...2010 04 23

Officer honored for saving life of heart attack victim

HSI — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Park Ridge Police Officer David Cacioppo is the recipient of a Life Saving Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police2010 04 23

Trooper honored for saving Pine County woman

HSI — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Minnesota Highway Patrol presented Trooper Brett Westbrook with the Life Saving Award, one of its highest honors.2010 04 22

Norwich Free Academy students win award for video

HSI — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

The Norwich Free Academy Young Voters Society will receive an award from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation for a video it produced on heart defibrillator awareness at noon on April 29.2010 04 22

Fire department receives grant for cardiac equipment

HSI — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

The Orcas Fire Department board just received a heart warming letter from the federal government awarding the district a $75,000 grant to purchase new cardiac monitor defibrillator units...2010 04 20

Marathoner Saved After Heart Attack During Race

HSI — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

It was a tense scene, but spectators and EMTs were able to revive a Boston Marathon runner who suffered a heart attack a little more than a mile from the finish line.2010 04 20

Alert school nurse saves student's life

HSI — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

His chest hurt... The eighth grade student raised his hand for permission to go the school nurse's office...2010 04 21

Hero's CPR training saves a life

HSI — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

There is probably nothing more heroic than a person who steps up in a crisis and saves the life of a complete stranger.2010 04 21

Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department gets Homeland Security grant for cardiac equipment

HSI — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

The Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department has benefited from a Department of Homeland Security grant three years in a row.2010 04 09

Training helps airman save friend’s life(2)

HSI — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Todd Haifley has developed a newfound respect for the automated external defibrillator after using one to save a friend’s life.2010 04 09

Lifesaving effort merits award

HSI — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Seven presented with PFD Community Lifesaving Award2010 04 09

ClubSport Employees Recognized for Heroism

HSI — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Displayed Valor Under Life Threatening Circumstances2010 04 08

Rostraver officers praised for saving life

HSI — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Rostraver commissioners Wednesday commended two police officers for saving the life of an elderly woman who collapsed on Easter while visiting a township resident's home.2010 04 07

Dr. Jeff Hersh: Sudden blow to the chest can spell danger

HSI — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

A physical blow to the chest can cause sudden cardiac death by causing an arrhythmia even when there is no underlying heart disease...2010 04 13

Red Bluff High school takes safety to heart

HSI — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Red Bluff Union High School announced Monday the anticipated arrival of new life saving technology an automated external defibrillator.2010 04 13

Family Thanks Boston EMS Dispatcher for Helping to Save Victim

HSI — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Former patients and their families met with 911 dispatchers yesterday at Boston EMS Dispatch Operations Center to thank them for being there when it mattered.2010 04 17

If you have two hands, you can help save a life

HSI — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

When a 60 year old Midland man playing basketball at a local gym went into cardiac arrest and fell to the ground recently, another man there began hands only compressions on his chest until help arrived. 2010 04 17

Public Defibrillators Save Lives

HSI — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Placing automatic external defibrillators in public places across the United States and Canada could save the lives of 474 people who otherwise would die of cardiac arrest each year, researchers report2010 04 16

Troopers, park police help revive cyclist in Schodack

HSI — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Four police officers helped revive a man earlier this week after he was found collapsed and not breathing on the side of Route 9, State Police.2010 04 17

Volunteer firefighters start from scratch

HSI — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

At some time in the last decade, the Austwell Volunteer Fire Department disbanded. Nobody knows with certainty exactly when that happened.2010 04 12

Lifesaving device donated to local middle school

HSI — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

The Southwest Contraband Kiwanis Club (based in Lake Charles) donated a defibrillator unit to LeBlanc Middle School on Thursday.2010 04 16

Ventricular Fibrillation Symptoms

HSI — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a condition wherein the heart rate increases abnormally.2010 04 16

Man returns home after collapsing at basketball game

HSI — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Automated external defibrillator credited with saving Long's life2010 04 19

SCA Foundation Rolls Out Awareness Contest

HSI — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

To celebrate National CPR AED Awareness Week during the first week of June, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation announced the launch of its third 'You Can Save a Life' video awareness contest on YouTube.2010 04 19

Hebron ready to jolt residents back to life

HSI — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Hebron, Conn. — If you need cardiopulmonary resuscitation or an automated external defibrillator, living and working in Hebron could save your life.2010 04 18

Janesville man saves a life

HSI — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

March 26 was an ordinary Friday that became extraordinary for four people on Janesville’s south side.2010 04 18

State's top reserve cop is used to volunteering

HSI — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

JD Berns may have been in the right place at the right time and equipped with the right training and equipment...2010 04 07

Artist gets second chance at life, repays those who saved him with artwork

HSI — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Just before he finished his last few laps, Williams, 64, collapsed and fell to the ground in cardiac arrest.2010 04 07

School's device saves life of Timber Creek sophomore

HSI — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

During the pledge, chemistry teacher Shelley Hawkins heard a student gasp behind her. 2010 04 06

Resuscitation gives new meaning to service

HSI — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

An Easter service celebrating the resurrection took on special significance for a New York congregation when a worshiper was revived after at least 17 defibrillator shocks.2010 04 06

Rescued from clutches of death

HSI — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

One minute, John Cochrane was coaching his grandson's basketball team on the brink of a championship the next, someone in the crowd saved his life after a massive heart attack.2010 04 05

Casino ready for emergencies

HSI — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Although EMTs at the casino carry out all of the duties of a security officer, if they receive a call that someone needs assistance, the trained medics jump into action.2010 04 05

Training helps airman save friend’s life

HSI — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

Maj. Todd Haifley has developed a newfound respect for the automated external defibrillator after using one to save a friend’s life.2010 04 05

Coaches Learn CPR After Teen Has Heart Attack On The Court

HSI — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

A small group of people learned CPR Saturday inside a classroom at the Richmond Police Activities League, just two months after El Cerrito High School basketball player Davey Gurganious almost died of sudden cardiac arrest during a game.2010 04

Retired teacher's CPR saves stranger

HSI — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 PST

When the frightened Big Lots employees began asking if anyone knew CPR, Beverly Schmidt prayed that someone else would step forward.2010 04 02

In good company

HSI — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Man has heart attack during bridge run, saved by fellow racers2010 03 30

Shocking news to save your heart

HSI — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

A newly formed non profit group cares about your heart.2010 03 29

Defibrillator, quick thinking save life of Pearland athlete

HSI — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

A minute before, the 16 year old had been running with his teammates prepping for football practice. But Jonathan, a husky fullback and defensive tackle, suddenly collapsed.2010 03 31

Isabella County schools prepare students for in demand careers

HSI — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Of the 30 jobs on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics list of occupations with the largest job growth, six are in the health care industry and require an associates degree or one year certification.2010 03 31

Firefighters, relative save man's life

HSI — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

A relative who did CPR and a firefighter with an AED machine saved a man's life on Monday afternoon, according to the Cookeville Fire Department.2010 03 30

Brookfield native honored

HSI — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

As a sergeant with the Aurora Police Department, Stephen Sabulsky wanted to make sure the officers on his shift used their department issued defibrillators.2010 03 28

Man thanks rescuers for saving his life

HSI — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Glenn, a longtime township resident, presented seven fire company members with awards for rescuing him from what could have been a fatal heart attack...2010 03 26

Quick thinking saves Yuman's life

HSI — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

A device at a Yuma gym helped save a man's life Wednesday and he's alive today because of the quick thinking of a fellow gym member.2010 03 25

Boy, 9, sells story on eBay to raise money for heart surgery

HSI — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

He's only 9 years old, but Malkolm Poyer is already a published author. The night before his open heart surgery Wednesday, he blogged about it.2010 03 24

Waukesha Firefighters Who Saved Life Reunited With Patient They Saved

HSI — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

“It’s been a long time, it’s been twenty years,” Jackie Krebs said, while hugging the two Waukesha firefighters who saved her husband's life twenty years ago.2010 03 24

Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids' Sports

HSI — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Sports offer children and teens many health and social benefits, but parents and players also need to be aware of the risks, experts advise.2010 03 22

REAL HERO: Peggy Willis, Workplace Hero

HSI — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Saving co worker ‘business as usual'2010 03 22

Grand Haven woman presses for more defibrillators after near-tragedy

HSI — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Grand Haven woman presses for more defibrillators after near tragedy2010 03 21

Health scare gives family new mission

HSI — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Brantleys promoting use of defibrillators following son’s collapse2010 03 20

Funeral director is a life saver

HSI — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

The irony is not lost on Joe Tutera, owner of the Tutera Funeral Home in Port Chester, who last week cheated death by helping an old friend who suffered a massive heart attack.2010 03 20

Teacher's CPR skills a lifesaver

HSI — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

They laugh and joke a lot. After all, they have been friends for 15 years, ever since they became teachers at Thomas Jefferson High School.2010 03 19

Public Defibrillators Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival

HSI — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Wider dissemination of portable defibrillators in Japan's schools, workplaces and other public venues has increased the number of people who survive cardiac arrest, researchers reported Wednesday.2010 03 19

Teamwork hailed as aid comes to student

HSI — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Swift actions by a school nurse, two police officers and a firefighter are being credited with saving the life of a Bergenfield High School student who had collapsed.2010 03 18

Your hands can save lives

HSI — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

"Mr. Hill, there's something wrong with Scooter." You've probably seen the TV commercial in which a grade school teacher, enhanced by an energy drink, grabs two balloons, rubs them against his hair and resuscitates the limp rabbit, to glee and

Emergency plans, composed personnel saved a life at MWHS

HSI — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

It is a situation that can end in tragedy. A high school athlete collapses...2010 03 08

My Word: AED can mean the difference between life and death

HSI — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

On March 5, for about 30 minutes, our management team was in crisis mode because of a fallen member.2010 03 16

Two Firefighter Deaths Highlight the Need for Rehab

HSI — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Story & Photos by Jeffrey T. Lindsey2010 03 15

Tips for keeping youth athletes safe during sports

HSI — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Just in time for spring sports, the National Athletic Trainers' Association has issued guidelines for parents for keeping your young athletes safe as they participate. 2010 03 15

ERs Providing A 'Bone-Chilling' Way To Save Lives

HSI — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

In the emergency room, high tech equipment is used to induce hypothermia with great precision.2010 03 09

Driven to Distraction

HSI — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Gadgets in Emergency Vehicles Seen as Driving Peril2010 03 10 “The technology is enormously beneficial,” said Jeffrey Lindsey, a retired fire chief in Florida who now is an executive at the Health and Safety Institute, which provides continuing education for

Do you know how to use an AED?

HSI — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Next time you go out to eat or see a movie, look for a sign stating that an AED is on the premises. That simple inconspicuous device can save thousands of lives each year.2010 03 08

Could you save a life?

HSI — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

CPR training can make heroes out of ordinary people who respond in an emergency and use their training to save a life.2010 03 08

Defibrillator at work site saves Ark. man's life

HSI — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

"I have walked by (defibrillators) every day at work and never thought twice about it. Now it's different."2010 03 08

Preparation saves Western student’s life

HSI — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

It is hard to tell what tomorrow may bring, but for Western High School senior Drew Brantley, he nearly lost seeing his next tomorrow. Thanks to a device and the people using it, he is alive today.2010 03 04

Bellevue police now responding to heart attack calls...

HSI — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

thanks to a new program that put automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in all city squad cars.2010 03 04

Minn. Teen Saves Father's Life Using CPR

HSI — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Fortunately, Connor remembered what he learned in health class the year before.2010 03 03

Kent Police vehicles to carry defibrillators

HSI — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

Kent Police plan to equip each patrol car in April with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to help respond to cardiac arrest calls along with emergency medical responders.2010 03 02

Rotary Club honors six police officers

HSI — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

The club recognized Cpl. Janie Cortez for the second quarter. Cortez saved a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway employee by using a defibrillator.2010 03 03

Shocks on the spot

HSI — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

But Tim Joseph, a 52 year old with no known heart condition, was jolted back from the dead within a few minutes, thanks to a machine that fits in a bright red case the size of a laptop computer.2010 03

Dave Vincent: 'I'm a very fortunate man'

HSI — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

...seven years after a massive heart attack almost killed him.2010 02 24

Ore. Legislature approves bill requiring all schools to carry heart-starting equipment

HSI — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

The bill now goes to the desk of Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski.2010 02 25

Goodwill

HSI — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Even while traveling, staff member steps up to help2010 02 24

Mother shares what caused son's sudden death

HSI — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

On the night of January 20, 2010, a Sandy River Middle School basketball player suddenly collapsed during a game.2010 02 24

Seventh-grader saves youngster from drowning death

HSI — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Tomah police credit 12 year old Cameron H. of Frankfurt, Ill., for preventing a Sparta youngster from drowning to death.2010 02 18

Mountain View Elementary staff honored for saving man's life

HSI — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Billy Schmidt walks slowly now. He has to sit down often. He said he’s just sore, real sore, since he was shocked with 480 volts of electricity two weeks ago while working at Mountain View Elementary School in Taylors2010 02

Local woman who cheated death saves man's life

HSI — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Laura G. was dead for 57 minutes last April after going into cardiac arrest. 2010 02 08

Time to give thanks!

HSI — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

Temple man has reunion with the ambulance crew that saved his life2010 02 08

Sammamish man revives after dying

HSI — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

After dying four times in 10 days, Larry Larsen simply got up and walked out of the hospital.2010 02 08

Police are credited with saving life

HSI — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

A Seabrook woman is alive today thanks to the swift actions of two local Police officers.2010 02 12

Heart attack survivor meets her life savers

HSI — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

A heart attack victim was reunited with the police officer and doctors who brought her back to life while being recognized for her own heroic efforts.2010 02 14

Man Gets a New Heart for Valentine's Day

HSI — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

His wife says having her husband back to normal is the best Valentine's Day present she could ever have asked for.2010 02 13

Officer is a Hero!

HSI — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

The 24 year old township police officer was presented the prestigious Life Saving Award by senior officers2010 02 15

Why Do We Need CPR Certification?

HSI — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

“Mary Anderson's heart has stopped twice. Both times, a defibrillator revived her... 2010 02 01

Wilderness First Aid course set for Saturday

HSI — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

The North American Outdoor Institute is offering an American Safety and Health Institute Wilderness First Aid course Saturday2010 01 27

Lifesavers Honored

HSI — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Calumet, L’Anse MSP troopers receive awards2010 01 22

Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department describe findings in heart attack

HSI — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

The researchers concluded "Rapid response, and therefore rapid defibrillation, was the major contributor to survival."2010 01 17

The Riverside Co. buys EMP Canada Services Ltd.

HSI — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Private equity firm The Riverside Co. has acquired a Canadian company that publishes safety training manuals.2010 01 13

Teacher saves student's life with CPR

HSI — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Nicholas Rowden is alive thanks to his teacher's courage.2010 01 06

School workers credited with helping save custodian

HSI — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

As custodian Fred Cruz lay unresponsive outside Bridgeport Township’s Atkins Elementary School on Monday morning, students, teachers and Principal Chuck Lesser sprang into action.

Strangers Save Heart Attack Victim's Life

HSI — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

A few willing strangers and a handy wall mounted defibrillator saved Cherie Day's life after she suffered a heart attack at Melbourne airport last Wednesday.

Samaritans Were 'Chain of Survival' For Driver

HSI — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Bystanders in White Bear Lake pulled a heart attack victim from a crash, then did CPR until help arrived.