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Olympian Shaun White Has The Same Heart Disease As Jimmy Kimmel’s Son
Jimmy Kimmel captured the hearts of millions Monday night when he shared the emotional story of his newborn son’s medical issues. Only hours after he was born, Kimmel’s son was diagnosed with a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot. Read more…
You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down
It was the day before I was to report to Aviation Maintenance Technician “A” School, the day that changed my life forever. In the Coast Guard individuals go to “A” School for their initial technical training on what they plan to do for the remainder of their careers. For me Aviation Maintenance Technician or AMT […]
Saving Lives For My Sister
The day of November 3rd, 2011 will forever be ingrained into my head. It’s the day my life tragically flipped upside down. The day even started off horrible: I woke up at around 4:45 to the screaming of my mother for help and to call 911. I jumped out of the top bunk of the […]
Call to All Americans to Learn CPR
While we know that CPR saves lives, few Americans are trained in these lifesaving techniques. According to the American Heart Association, 80 percent of Americans do not know how to perform CPR. Even more concerning is the fact that in some communities, less than 15 percent of bystanders will perform CPR in an emergency situation. […]
16-year-old athlete gives with his heart despite having serious heart condition
A 16-year-old athlete from Cumberland County gave a medical device to his speed skating team to make sure his friends and teammates are safe at the rink. He gives with his whole heart despite having a serious medical condition. Read more…
10-Year-Old SCA Survivor Teaches CPR
Two months after fighting for his life in a hospital after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, 10 year-old Poukihi Awai is now learning how to save the lives of others. Poukihi learned CPR on Monday. It is a technique used on him just two months ago to help save his life. Poukihi’s father says tonight’s […]
South Dakota becomes 36th state to require CPR to graduate high school
South Dakota is now one of 36 states and Washington, D.C., that require high school students to be taught CPR based on American Heart Association guidelines. In those states combined, more than 2.1 million public high school students each year will have been trained in CPR. The new law takes effect with the 2017-2018 school […]