American Heart Association - CPR & First Aid

06/02/2026

❤️ It’s CPR & AED Awareness Week | June 1–7 ❤️

There is a belief that only medically trained professionals should perform CPR. The truth is, that misconception costs lives.

This CPR & AED Awareness Week, the American Heart Association is reminding everyone that the power to save a life is in your hands.

CPR isn't just a medical skill, it's a shared human responsibility. You need awareness, confidence, and the willingness to act when every second counts.

🏠 About 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests that occur outside of a hospital happen at home, meaning the life you save could be a spouse, parent, child, neighbor, coworker, or friend.

💪 For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.

Whether you're at home, at work, in the gym, or cheering from the sidelines at your child's soccer game, cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. That's why parents, caregivers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends are often the “first responders” before the first responders arrive.

This week, take a step toward being prepared:
✔ Find a CPR class near you at http://spr.ly/6189B8Yg3F
✔ Refresh your skills
✔ Share CPR resources with others
✔ Help build a community ready to act

Because heroism isn't reserved for uniforms, it's everyday people stepping up when someone needs them most.

06/01/2026

⚽ Volunteer at the FIFA Fan Festival™ with the American Heart Association!

Fans from around the world are coming together—and you can help make an impact. Join us in Atlanta, Dallas, New York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia to support Hands-Only CPR education and connect with your community.

Volunteer responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Hands-Only CPR education experiences
• Welcoming and interacting with attendees
• Helping represent the Heart Association in the community

A course completion card or medical experience is not required. Training and materials will be provided in advance.

Please share this volunteer opportunity with your network and sign up today! 👉 https://www.heart.org/fifafanfestival

Thank you for helping us advance our mission and adding more people to the Nation of Lifesavers. ❤️

05/28/2026

As American Stroke Month wraps up, tune in for an informative discussion on the Essential Stroke Life Support® (ESLS®) course offered by the American Heart Association Professional Education Hub®. Learn how this course is improving stroke recognition, strengthening provider confidence, and helping care teams respond faster in critical moments.

🎧 http://spr.ly/6185B8ZMiN
📰 Becker's Hospital Review
🎤 Dr. Ivette Motola of Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education
🎤 Harold Mayfield of The Richmond Ambulance Authority
🧠 http://spr.ly/6187B8ZMif

05/21/2026

🚨National EMS Week is May 17-23! We are spotlighting Jim Polatsidis, a paramedic with Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Last year, Jim was a first responder for a local resident named Jane. On scene, Jim quickly identified that Jane was having a stroke and alerted Baptist Health Medical Center. This prompted the hospital’s stroke response team to prepare for Jane’s treatment well before the ambulance arrived. Jim’s quick recognition of Jane’s symptoms helped to set a record-breaking 2-minute door-to-needle time for the hospital – and Jane walked out with no deficits.

The American Heart Association recognizes Jim – and all EMS personnel – for the hard work they do every day in our communities and their commitment to help save lives. Thank you!

05/20/2026

Even at the American Heart Association’s National Center, we are staying on top of our CPR Training!

05/14/2026

It was her 77th birthday, and Jane Beazley, an Arkansas resident, was getting ready to celebrate her special day. When she suddenly couldn’t talk, her husband called 911. Jane was having a stroke. That important phone call prompted the stroke response team at Baptist Health Medical Center to take action before she even arrived at the hospital. They were trained in Advanced Stroke Life Support® (ASLS) Blended Learning. They helped save her life.

May is American Stroke Month. Now is the perfect time to equip healthcare professionals with ASLS to improve patient outcomes. Watch the full video that features Jane’s story to see how the integrative approach of ASLS training contributed to Jane’s survival. 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GsIogxvczs

To learn more about the ASLS course, visit The American Heart Association Professional Education Hub® ➡️ https://education.heart.org/search?match=asls&page=1

05/12/2026

CPR SAVES LIVES ❤️

EMT instructor Karl Arps’s CPR lesson quickly got real when he lost consciousness.

Students took turns doing chest compressions and called 911. By the time paramedics arrived, Arps had regained a pulse. https://wapo.st/4umUhGa

05/11/2026

Kasey Grimmett, RN, BSN, SCRN, ASC-BC, NVRN-BC, CNIC-BC, has served in many roles to improve stroke care across the state of Arkansas. She is currently the Neuro Program Line Manager for the system of Baptist Health Medical Center stroke and spine services in Little Rock, and is also a Medtronic Neurovascular Consultant and representative of the Central Arkansas Region Stroke Task Force.

As National Nurses Week comes to a close, we extend our gratitude to Kasey – and the millions of registered nurses across the nation. 🩺 Drop a comment to thank a nurse, and tell us how you're engaging with your community for American Stroke Month. 💬

05/01/2026

Today kicks off American Stroke Month! 🧠

We are offering a 20% discount on all Advanced Stroke Life Support® (ASLS) and Essential Stroke Life Support® (ESLS) products for the month of May. These products, available on the American Heart Association's Professional Education Hub®, were developed in collaboration with the University of Miami Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education and are designed to help healthcare professionals improve care and outcomes for patients with stroke.

Use discount code MAY20 at checkout.

Learn more: https://education.heart.org/search?match=esls%20asls&page=1

04/30/2026

!! We LOVE being able to meet our CPR Instructors! ❤️