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Give Today and Your Gift Will Go Further
Gifts made on October 13 should be made at www.pittsburghgives.orgWe need your help. In the next 24 hours, more than 800 unsuspecting people from across the United States will collapse suddenly and become the latest victims of sudden cardiac arrest. On average, only 7 percent of them will survive.We find this unacceptable, especially when some… Read More
Paying It Forward: The Chain of Survival in a New Era
PITTSBURGH--On March 3, 2009, James Zoretich, suffered sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Fortunately Moon Township, PA, Police Officer Doug Busch was on duty and he rushed to the rescue to save Jim’s life. Jim later received state-of-the-art post resuscitation care at The Gerald McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at Allegheny General Hospital,… Read More
More Than 40 Organizations Issue Call to Action on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Groups Gather on Capitol Hill as CPR Turns 50 Years Old WASHINGTON, D.C., October 5, 2010 — In a powerful demonstration of collective standing in the healthcare community, more than 40 organizations gathered on Capitol Hill to issue a call to action in reducing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) deaths. A briefing was organized by the Sudden Cardiac… Read More
Hands-Only CPR Saves More Lives
CHICAGO (AP) — Hands-only CPR doesn't just eliminate the "yuck factor." A new study shows it can save more lives.It's the first large American study to show more adults survived cardiac arrest when a bystander gave them continuous chest presses to simulate a heartbeat, compared to traditional CPR with mouth-to-mouth breathing."Anyone who can… Read More
Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH) Receives Legislative Award from Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Betty Sutton (D-Ohio) today received a legislative award from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition for her leadership in sponsoring the Josh Miller Helping Everyone Access Responsive Treatment in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which the House passed in June 2009. The Josh Miller HEARTS Act, or H.R. 1380, will establish a federal… Read More
CPR Guidelines to Be Simplified
Boston, MA -- Remember old-fashioned CPR? You were supposed to clear the airway, push on the chest, give mouth-to-mouth breaths, and check for a pulse every once in a while. The procedure has been streamlined for cases when a person suddenly collapses and has no pulse or heartbeat. In this situation, the American Heart Association says to forgo… Read More
Tony Curtis Dies From Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Some Like it Hot character actor and father of Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Curtis succumbed to cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on September 29 . He was 85 years old. Cardiac arrest as cause of death was confirmed by the Clark County coroner. Earlier, Curtis, in 1994, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He even almost died in 2006… Read More
October: National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
PITTSBURGH--October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and how to prevent and respond to it. 2010 is also the 50th anniversary of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a lifesaving gift that anyone can give to a loved one or even a stranger. SCA occurs when the… Read More
Mark Your Calendars for October 13
PITTSBURGH--On October 13, 2010, all charitable donations made through PittsburghGives.org will receive a portion of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s $500,000 matching pool. Give to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation at anytime on that day and your gift will make an even greater impact in our community. Whether you donate during the Day of… Read More