The 2020 Tennessee Valley Heart Walk Digital Experience is this Saturday!!! There's still time to sign up for We R CPR's Heart Walk team. Click the link below to get started:
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American Heart Association Heart Walk
SAT, OCT 10 AT 8:00 AM CDT
2020 Tennessee Valley Heart Walk Digital Experience
Be sure to check out our website to get more info on the classes that we offer!
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How are bloodborne pathogens spread?
According to the American National Red Cross: “Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. These and other bloodborne pathogens are spread primarily through:
-Direct contact. Infected blood or body fluid from one person enters another person’s body at a correct entry site, such as infected blood splashing in the eye.
-Indirect contact. A person’s skin touches an object that contains the blood or body fluid of an infected person, such as picking up soiled dressings contaminated with an infected person’s blood or body fluid.
-Respiratory droplet transmission. A person inhales droplets from an infected person, such as through a cough or sneeze.
-Vector-borne transmission. A person’s skin is penetrated by an infectious source, such as an insect bite.
Ask any individual who has taken a first aid training program if it was worth it and their answer will be “Yes!” Having some basic first aid knowledge is essential and here are 5 reasons why:
-It helps save lives.
-It enables you to increase patient comfort.
-It gives you the tools to prevent the situation from becoming worse & can reduce the patients recovery time.
-It creates confidence in your skills and abilities in relation to first aid.
-It encourages healthy and safe living.
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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 325,000 people each year.1 On average, only 10% of individuals who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive,2 but survival rates jump to almost 40% when victims are treated with CPR and are armed with an automated external defibrillator (AED).3 SCA can happen to anyone, at any time without warning.-LEARN CPR with us.
Just a reminder to check your AED's batteries/battery pack and the expiration date on the pads :)
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce that the American Heart Association will be hosting a Hands-Only CPR virtual demonstration for World Restart a Heart Day, October 16, 2020. World Restart a Heart Day is a global initiative to increase awareness about the importance of bystander CPR. We invite you to get trained during a free, 30-minute session on the American Heart Association’s Facebook Live at 11:00 a.m. CST.
We encourage you to please take 30 minutes of your day to learn Hands-Only CPR. Why? Seventy percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen in private or residential settings. Statistically speaking, if you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a spouse, a parent, a co-worker, a child or a friend. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Check out a few of their stories at the link below.
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How Blood Donations Help
Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as Kawasaki syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries.
KD affects children and a smaller percentage of teens, creating inflammation in the blood vessels, particularly the coronary arteries. The average age of those affected is 2, 75% are younger than 5 and boys are 1.5 times more likely than girls to get KD.
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Kawasaki Disease
By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.
*World Stroke Day is October 29th*
Stroke affects about 1 in 4 people worldwide. It can happen to anyone. The good news is, 80% of first strokes may be prevented.
*Remember that World Stroke Day is October 29th*
Stroke is no friend to women. It actually kills more women than men. In fact, one in five women have a stroke. Women may also report symptoms that are different from the common symptoms. They include:
-Loss of consciousness or fainting
-General weakness
-Difficulty or shortness of breath
-Confusion, unresponsiveness or disorientation
-Sudden behavioral change
-Agitation
-Hallucination
-Nausea or vomiting
-Pain
-Seizures
-Hiccups
One reason why people may confuse these terms for one another is because they can be related.
According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack can send a person into cardiac arrest, either at the time of the heart attack, during recovery, or even in the future. Other conditions can also cause cardiac arrest, such as heart failure and cardiomyopathy (which is when the heart muscle is thinned and weakened or abnormally thickened). Other conditions may cause cardiac arrest, such as drug overdoses, trauma, drowning, suffocation or electrocution.
Although a heart attack and cardiac arrest are different, the lifesaving action steps you should take are the same – call 9-1-1 and perform CPR if the person becomes unconscious, is not breathing, or has no pulse. These steps could help save that person’s life.
Report emergencies immediately, including downed power lines or low-hanging wires. Review these tips:
-Never touch any downed or low hanging line. Always assume power lines are energized. Report the location of any downed or low hanging line to your power company. You can also contact local authorities or 911.
-Never pull tree limbs off power lines as they could be energized.
-Never go into areas with debris or downed trees. Dangerous power lines may be buried in the wreckage.
-Exercise caution near chain link fences. Dangerous lines may touch the metal.
For more safety tips: https://www.georgiapower.com/company/safety/outages-and-stormcenter/after-a-storm.html
Do you need BLS for your nursing or other school program? We offer classes Monday-Friday! Visit us at wercpr.com to schedule your class :)
More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year across the country. The Red Cross urges people to follow these steps to help prevent, treat, and respond to poisoning:
-If you suspect a poisoning emergency, call the National Poison Control Center toll-free at (800) 222-1222. Post this and other emergency phone numbers by all of your telephones.
-Keep all chemicals and medicines locked up and out of sight.
-Be careful when handling substances, chemicals, and cleaners that could be harmful. Only use them in well-ventilated areas and wear protective clothing, such as gloves and a face mask.
-Use common sense with your own medications.
-Keep medications in the containers they came in. Make sure they are kept out of children's reach.
-Read the product information carefully. Use only as directed.
-Be aware of the possible side effects and any possible interactions with other medications you are taking. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any questions.
-Never use another person's prescribed medications or medications that have expired.
Did you know?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states there are more than 34 million adults living with diabetes in the United States. And one in five of them don’t know they have it.
Looking for a way to keep the kids active over the fall break? The AHA and the NFL have teamed up to provide a free digital game plan to help kids stay active and healthy, whether they're at home or in the classroom. Your students can jump, move and zoom just like their favorite players. Check out the video content, curriculum, family challenges and the interactive app.
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Download the NFL PLAY 60 App
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, more than all forms of cancer combined.
Bystanders can become more hesitant to perform CPR when the person is pregnant. And even more so when using an AED. But it’s important to remember that without providing these life-saving measures, the mother and the baby will likely not survive.
So, act fast and with confidence.
-Call 911. Let the call-taker know the woman is pregnant, so EMS personnel can be prepared to respond accordingly when they arrive on the scene.
-Start CPR. There is no scientific evidence to support changing your hand placement for chest compressions on a pregnant woman. If you aren’t trained, give compression-only CPR by pushing hard and fast at the center of the chest.
-Use the AED. The sooner an AED shock can be provided, the better chances for survival. An AED shock would be expected to pass minimal energy to the baby and is considered safe in all stages of pregnancy.
If the woman becomes responsive, position her on her left side to improve blood flow to the heart and baby.
Q: What should I do if I hear noisy or irregular breathing in someone who is unresponsive?
A: Sometimes when a person is unresponsive their breathing may become noisy or irregular, or they may be gasping. This is usually a sign that their heart is not working properly and you should start chest compressions.
It is crucial to start chest compressions as soon as possible to save a life. Bystanders should call 911, then start Hands-Only CPR, pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest at 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Bystanders trained in CPR can add breaths, at a ratio of 30 compressions-to-2 breaths.
Come take a class with us and learn how to save a life! For a list of all of the classes we offer, go to www.wercpr.com
PulsePoint Respond: is a 911-connected app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when CPR is needed nearby. PulsePoint Respond is not available in all areas. The service is only offered where adopted by the local public safety agency.
PulsePoint AED: is a simple-to-use tool that enables you to help build the public AED registry in your community – or anywhere!
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Join with us. Download today.
So, exactly, how easy are AEDs to use? Can children use them effectively?
Data clearly show that SCA survival rates for students and adults are significantly higher at schools that place AEDs, leaving no doubt that building a school-based AED program needs to be a pillar of every campus’ emergency response planning to keep their community safe.
Risks of Button Batteries:
Young children have a tendency to put things in their mouths. Every parent knows this, but parents don't always recognize the hidden dangers lurking inside seemingly harmless items, such as remote control devices and keyless remote door openers for vehicles. Button batteries if swallowed can cause serious injury or death.
The full video of the experiment can be seen here:
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The danger of button batteries
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments across the nation respond to nearly 1,000 home fires per year that started with a Christmas tree or decorations.
Here are some quick fire prevention tips to keep your family safe this holiday season:
Holiday decorations: Use flameless candles near flammable decorations. Choose decorations that are labeled flame resistant or flame retardant.
Lit candles: Make sure lit candles are at a safe distance from decorations. Be sure to blow them out before you leave the house or go to bed.
Christmas lights: Not all lights are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, so make sure you pay attention to the intended use listed on the box. Don’t use lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. When hanging lights, use clips instead of nails to avoid damaging the cord.
Christmas trees: Place your tree at least three feet away from nearby heat sources (e.g. fireplace, candles, heat vents, etc.). If you have a real tree, add water to the tree stand daily. The more dried out your tree is, the more flammable it becomes.
In one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest.
Unfortunately, only about 46% of people who experience an OHCA get the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. The 2017 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics state that among the 356,000 OHCA that occurred, 45.7% (or 46%) received bystander CPR.
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CPR Facts and Stats
While many state and local jurisdictions have enacted laws to promote AED procurement-such as the Good Samaritan laws which provide legal protection to AED users- AED machines are not legally required in most locations, and procurement is generally as a result of voluntary deployment by organizations.
Legislative mandates and increased emphasis on public/commercial collaboration between cardiac health advocacy groups and communities are important steps in increasing AED coverage. General AED awareness efforts and lower-priced, more portable AEDs, as promised by next-generation AED developers, should also be key drivers of AED unit adoption, particularly in cost-sensitive markets like the home and in public settings.
The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy, such as soup kitchens, rent assistance programs, and shelters. Just simply click the state on the map you need assistance in once you get on the page.https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/index.html
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Homeless Shelters | Find Homeless Shelters | Homeless Shelter Search
If a pregnant woman suffers cardiac arrest, you want to perform the same three life-saving actions that you would for anyone else. Specifically, you need to call 911, perform CPR, and use an AED to restart the heart.
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. Listed below are some resources here in TN that may be helpful, especially during this time of the year.
State Employment Assistance Program
www.Here4TN.com
Ph: 855-437-3486
Tennessee Redline
(Resources for alcohol and drug)
Ph: 800-889-9789
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ph: 800-273-TALK (8255) (Press 1 if a veteran.)
Tennessee Statewide Crisis Phone Line
Ph: 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
www.tn.gov/behavioral-health
Learn CPR- you never know when you need to use it.
Check out the American Heart Association's interactive library!
WATCHLEARNLIVE.HEART.ORG
Cardiovascular Media Library. Watch. Learn. Live.
For an easy and delicious meal, try the Allspice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon-Sauteed Apples and Cilantro Rice.
Get the recipe cook booklet and tips on how to Eat Smart.
Active Violence Emergency Response Training
AVERT training supports anyone who could be involved in an active violence situation, and it’s appropriate for all industries and types of venues such as: Government, Healthcare, Places of Worship, Schools, Sporting Venues, Manufacturing, Office Settings and Retail Environments.
The symptoms of a second heart attack can be different from your first heart attack. While chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women, each person's symptoms can be slightly different. That's why it's important to know them all.
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Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States today. Many of the people who are at high risk for heart attack or stroke don’t know it. The good news is that many of the major risks for these conditions can be prevented and controlled through healthy lifestyle changes.
AVERT stands Active Violence Emergency Response Training. AVERT goes beyond active shooter training by including emergency bleeding control basics to ensure all participants know how to respond appropriately and help individuals who may be injured before medical responders arrive on scene.
Learn CPR- you never know when you need to use it.
Check out the American Heart Association's interactive library!
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Cardiovascular Media Library. Watch. Learn. Live.
Knowledge of bleeding control is critical in an active shooter situation, and our program goes beyond to teach you and your team both necessary skills.
Asthma is more common during childhood, but it can start at any age and in some cases, the symptoms continue through to adulthood. It can also run in some families. Currently there is no cure for asthma, but there are many ongoing clinical trials focusing on asthma treatments.
When it comes to spotting a stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. That's because prompt treatment may make the difference between life and death — or the difference between a full recovery and long-term disability.
Active Violence Emergency Response Training
When active violence occurs, seconds count, and you can't always wait for EMS to arrive. Our training enables you to become an immediate responder.
Happy Holidays
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Heart disease and stroke are an epidemic in the United States today. Many of the people who are at high risk for heart attack or stroke don’t know it. The good news is that many of the major risks for these conditions can be prevented and controlled through healthy lifestyle changes.
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Claude Beck, professor at Case Western Reserve University, is considered by many to be the godfather of defibrillation. In 1947 he successfully used an electrical shock to restore a normal rhythm to the heart of a 14 year old boy.
Professor John Anderson, founder of HeartSine Technologies, is credited with creating the first portable defibrillator in 1966 in Belfast. [i] While this unit was portable it was nothing like the AEDs we see today, as it weighed 110 pounds and was charged by a car battery.
It is unclear when exactly the first AED was invented, but it is suggested that Arch Diack, a surgeon out of Portland, Oregon, invented the first unit. Reports put 1980 as the probable year.
https://www.emssafetyservices.com/how-to/aed-101/
Check out this short video on how naloxone saves lives!
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How Naloxone Saves Lives in Opioid Overdose
Knowledge of bleeding control is critical in an active shooter situation, and our program goes beyond to teach you and your team both necessary skills.
High-quality CPR is the primary component in influencing survival from cardiac arrest. To save more lives, healthcare providers must be competent in delivering high-quality CPR, and patient care teams must be coordinated and competent working together effectively.
Among 2,000 employees in corporate offices, hospitality, education and industry/labor:
-Fifty-five percent can’t get first aid or CPR and AED training from their employer.
-If training is available, it’s often either CPR or first aid, not both.
-Half of all U.S. workers cannot locate an AED at work.
-In the hospitality industry, 66 percent of employees cannot locate an AED.
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AHA Workplace Safety Training Initiative
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Learn more about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and how this condition increases your risk for heart attack or stroke.
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What is PAD?
High-quality CPR is the primary component in influencing survival from cardiac arrest. To save more lives, healthcare providers must be competent in delivering high-quality CPR, and patient care teams must be coordinated and competent working together effectively.
Among 2,000 employees in corporate offices, hospitality, education and industry/labor:
-Fifty-five percent can’t get first aid or CPR and AED training from their employer.
-If training is available, it’s often either CPR or first aid, not both.
-Half of all U.S. workers cannot locate an AED at work.
-In the hospitality industry, 66 percent of employees cannot locate an AED.
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AHA Workplace Safety Training Initiative
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American Heart Association: You're the Cure
January 25 at 12:12 PM ·
Improving nutrition policies as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic can address the fundamental need for equitable access to healthy meals for children. We support efforts to extend P-EBT benefits, boost SNAP benefit adequacy and make “healthy school meals for all” policies permanent to address hunger and ensure everyone has enough to eat.
Here's how you can take part in this special event and help create a united front against the impact these terrible diseases can have on women:
bullet Wear your favorite red shirt, shoes, pants, dress or even a hat for Wear Red and Give Day on Friday, February 5, to spread awareness for women's heart health.
Friday is Go Red day
Losing one woman is too many
One in three—that's how many women are diagnosed with cardiovascular disease annually. It's a sobering reality for our mothers, our daughters, our sisters, our friends and some of us. Monday marks the start of American Heart Month, themed Heart to Heart: Why Losing One Woman is Too Many.
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Heart disease is a relentless killer. But when we come together, we are even more relentless – a force for good, helping ourselves and our loved ones live happier, healthier lives.
Heart disease is a relentless killer. But when we come together, we are even more relentless – a force for good, helping ourselves and our loved ones live happier, healthier lives.
Be like Bob and #goredchatt
Remember there is always time to get heart healthy
Here are some quick heart health facts specific to the U.S. that everyone should be aware of:
One person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease.
Heart disease is a relentless killer. But when we come together, we are even more relentless – a force for good, helping ourselves and our loved ones live happier, healthier lives.
Heart disease is a relentless killer. But when we come together, we are even more relentless – a force for good, helping ourselves and our loved ones live happier, healthier lives.
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Women are less likely to seek out treatment right away for heart disease and stroke symptoms. There's also a gap in research funding for heart studies and even in the care they receive.
That's why we're fighting to close that gap – and we're grateful for your support. #goredchatt
Remember there is always time to get heart healthy
Here are some quick heart health facts specific to the U.S. that everyone should be aware of:
One person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease.
Eat Healthy for your family
Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous. Safe places include storm shelters and basements — but if not available, an interior room without windows can also be protective. If you receive a tornado warning, take shelter immediately! weather.gov/safety/tornado #WeatherReady
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American Heart Association - Tennessee
February 27 at 9:00 AM ·
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. Learn how YOU can save a life and celebrate Heart Month with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Pi Omega Chapter!
During a flood, water levels and flow speed can quickly change. You are safest by staying indoors, or seeking higher ground if shelter isn’t available. Never cross flood waters by vehicle or on foot. weather.gov/safety/flood #WeatherReady
Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous. Safe places include storm shelters and basements — but if not available, an interior room without windows can also be protective. If you receive a tornado warning, take shelter immediately! weather.gov/safety/tornado #WeatherReady
Learn CPR #wercpr # visit wercpr.com-- Come take a class.
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American Heart Association - Tennessee
February 27 at 9:00 AM ·
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. Learn how YOU can save a life and celebrate Heart Month with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Pi Omega Chapter!
Come learn the how to do CPR
During a flood, water levels and flow speed can quickly change. You are safest by staying indoors, or seeking higher ground if shelter isn’t available. Never cross flood waters by vehicle or on foot. weather.gov/safety/flood #WeatherReady
Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous. Safe places include storm shelters and basements — but if not available, an interior room without windows can also be protective. If you receive a tornado warning, take shelter immediately! weather.gov/safety/tornado #WeatherReady
Learn CPR #wercpr # visit wercpr.com-- Come take a class.
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American Heart Association - Tennessee
February 27 at 10:00 AM ·
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. Learn how YOU can save a life and celebrate Heart Month with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Pi Omega Chapter!
Remember- Hands only CPR Works
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Official Jennifer Coolidge AHA Hands-Only CPR PSA
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EYE ON HEALTH: How hands-only CPR can save a life
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