Archive - Apr 2009 - Schools Article

Bloomington, IN–The IU Police Department has helped save 10 lives because of its usage of Automated External Defibrillators.

SAVANNAH, GA–A Catholic high school here could become first in the nation to have 100% of students trained in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automatic external defibrillator). Its all about Saving Lives in Chatham County Wednesday, April 29 at Benedictine Military School (BC) as entire student body learns how to save lives. BC will become the only high school in Chatham County and possibly the U.S. to have the entire student body trained in CPR, AED, Heimlich Maneuver, and stroke recognition.

The Saving Lives in Chatham County (SLICC) organization is helping to coordinate the event Wednesday from 8AM-3:15PM at BCs 6502 Seawright Drive campus. Volunteer instructors include local cardiologist and BC alumnus, Dr. John Spellman.

Entries due June 1st

The SCA Foundation has announced a video contest for students interested in raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest. Winners will receive automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for their schools. Here's how it works:

Program encourages students, parents, teachers and administrators to take action against sudden cardiac arrest