Touro University and American Heart Association Host Go Red for Women - CPR Anytime

Almost 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by a family member or friend. Only 6.4 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive because the majority of those witnessing the arrest are people who do not know how to perform CPR properly. In an effort to change these sobering statistics, the American Heart Association has developed the Family & Friends CPR Anytime Personal Learning Program bringing CPR training into the homes of families everywhere.

Health-conscious valley residents have the opportunity to learn CPR at the Go Red for Women- CPR Anytime event hosted by Touro University Nevada and the American Heart Association. The event will also feature a men’s cardiac health seminar, a women’s cardiac health seminar and various information booths. Touro University Nevada nursing students will offer blood pressure checks for attendees.

WHEN:
Sunday, March 7, 2010

• 1 p.m. - Check-in
• 1:15 p.m. - Men’s Cardiac Health Awareness seminar
• 1:40 p.m. - Women’s Cardiac Health Awareness seminar
• 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. - CPR Anytime training

WHERE:
Touro University of Nevada- Lecture Hall
874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014

This event is open to the public with mandatory RSVP. The first 100 participants to RSVP to caitlin.shea@heart.org will receive their CPR Anytime kits for free; additional attendees can purchase a kit for $30. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, March 3 by 5 p.m. This class is only for training purposes and does not provide certification in CPR.

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