Here we are already into the February calendar. With the prognostications of the groundhog behind us, be that as it may, there are other celebrations that loom ahead. Of course Feb. 14 is Valentine’s ...

“CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the process of chest compressions and ventilations provided to someone whose heart ...

A study has shown that first aid dummies not having breasts are affecting women’s health. According to The Guardian, the study looked at global manikin models that had been made for adult ...

Researchers found that women receive CPR less often than men, likely because people are not comfortable performing life-saving measures on female bodies Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter ...

Learn how to perform Hands-Only CPR, use an AED, and follow key emergency steps to respond effectively during sudden cardiac arrest and help save lives ...

Spoon River College will offer CPR and first aid classes this fall. According to a community announcement, the courses include Youth CPR Overview and Basic First Aid on Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Different than a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating. If you're ever on hand when this happens, knowing how to do CPR can help ...