As Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is observed in October, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to learn CPR ...

Every year, more than 350,000 instances of cardiac arrest occur outside U.S. hospitals, according to the American Heart Association. These medical emergencies can occur anywhere from private homes and ...

The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers program trains participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: Participants who successfully ...

DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2025 — Today on World Restart a Heart Day, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, launches a new financial grant ...

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Have you heard of the Heimlich maneuver? If not, you should know it is a process that helps ...

Before transitioning to safety, working on the front lines as a firefighter and emergency medical technician provided first-hand insight into the critical importance of lifesaving training. From ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) plays an important role in the early treatment of a heart attack if the heart stops beating. CPR is an emergency treatment. It helps keep blood moving throughout a ...