Stop the Bleed

11/18/2019

At least three people have been killed in a shooting at a Walmart in Oklahoma.

07/22/2019

Something new you might be seeing in your local store....Walmart has decided to sell 3 "CAT" tourniquets for $20. These are not real tourniquets and will most likely break if you do actually use them for an incident, so just be aware before you decide to spend money on these.

Free Shipping. Buy Tourniquet - 3pcs/1pcs Rapid One Hand Application Emergency or Outdoor First Aid Kit Must at Walmart.com

01/31/2019

Hemmorhage control kits are now being placed around schools and local businesses!

A local EMT is bringing a nationwide initiative to La Crosse. It's meant to help you during the first few minutes of an emergency. A local EMT is bringing a nationwide initiative to La Crosse. It's meant to help you during the first few minutes of an emergency.

12/17/2018

Sign up for Stop The Bleed training today!

Stop the Bleed is a national program supported that encourages people to get educated and trained in how to manage bleeding until professional help arrives.

11/27/2018

At a Gundersen trauma conference two years ago, UW-La Crosse senior Brittney Trybula heard stories about Sandy Hook Elementary School, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and other mass shootings. Had

11/09/2018

From schools, to bars, to nightclubs. Incidents like these can happen anywhere.

A gunman walked into a packed bar in Southern California and opened fire on people line dancing, killing at least 12 people before he was found dead at the scene, authorities said.

08/15/2018

Take a look at the most recent activity of Stop The Bleed in La Crosse!

A donation from the Western Region of the Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition is providing several emergency services in the area, including Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance, with Bleeding Control Tool Kits.

08/10/2018

Stop the Bleed is a national campaign to save lives, and thanks to a donation from the Western Region of the Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition (HERC) they move their mission to La Crosse.

07/28/2018

Military found use of tourniquets saves lives.

05/20/2018

04/26/2018

Keep an eye out for hemorrhage control kits coming soon to the La Crosse area. They will be placed in AED units in public buildings. Here is what the kits include:

2 pairs of large gloves
Trauma sheers
Compressed gauze
2 chest seals
Foil mylar rescue blanket
Oales military bandage
SOF Tactical tourniquet

Kits have also been distributed to numerous first responder groups in case of mass casuality incidents. Huge thank you to Western Wisconsin Healthcare Coalition, Tri-State Ambulance, and Gundersen Health System.

03/06/2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=epqPrSaeg14

Officer Hank Fahnert from the La Vernia Police Department talks about his experience being the first on-scene during the mass shooting at the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church. His quick action to stop the bleed directly saved the lives of two wounded victims.

Officer Hank Fahnert from the La Vernia Police Department talks about his experience being the first on-scene during the mass shooting at the Sutherland Spri...