On an overcast Monday afternoon, Jack Pearce, a member of Gonzaga’s cross country team, goes through his standard, prolonged routine of stretches and core exercises, conversing with teammates throughout. As fellow Zags continue to file out of the second story of the Martin Centre, Pearce, clad in a white cutoff T-shirt and black shorts, continues […]
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Former SCSU men’s basketball coach steps away from sidelines to raise awareness
Former SCSU men’s basketball coach Michael Papale, was on the verge of reaching his ultimate dream: playing college basketball. He went into cardiac arrest when he was just 17-years-old in 2006. Since then, he has taken that near-death experience and used it as an outlet to raise awareness. Read More…
Michael Papale’s In A Heartbeat Foundation teams with Wallingford students to donate life-saving device
Michael Papale’s In A Heartbeat Foundation teams with Wallingford students to donate life-saving device WALLINGFORD — A local charity and elementary school are teaming up to donate a life-saving AED to the Spanish Community of Wallingford. Read more…
Importance of CPR Training
Women saves a man’s life using CPR DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) – “I pulled in, and I said are you OK, he rolled his eyes and took four breathes by then I’m calling 911.” Read more…
Cardiac Episode A Life Changer
A frightening episode at the age of 12 could have been fatal for Kate Liston. Thankfully, Kate is now a Warren High School senior using her experience to help other students. When she was in the sixth grade, Liston had a cardiac episode due to an undiagnosed condition: Long QT syndrome. Read More…
Child Uses CPR To Save Mom’s Life
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – It was a big collaborative effort that resulted in the life of one very lucky mom being saved – and thankfully countless other students now have the knowledge to be able to do the same. Read more…
Drinking two cans of Red Bull ‘increases risk of sudden death from undiagnosed heart condition
JUST two energy drinks can trigger a potentially deadly, undiagnosed heart condition, experts have warned. Read more…
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…