American Heart Association - Nebraska

17/10/2026

Do you know how much 💤 you need? Are you doing all you can to prioritize good sleep?

Before putting on your PJs, see our fast facts on sleep’s benefits, healthy sleep routines and how many hours of sleep to strive for.

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17/10/2026

🎶 Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive! 🎶

That familiar beat turned heads at Aksarben Village as a World Restart a Heart Day Hands-Only CPR flash mob surprised concertgoers! Trainers from New View Training emerged from the crowd and began performing Hands-Only CPR on mannequins, with the American Heart Association and Omaha Fire Department joining in the fun.

After the flash mob, attendees learned how Hands-Only CPR can help save a life and were encouraged to download the PulsePoint AED and PulsePoint Respond apps to be ready when every second counts.

Thank you to KMTV 3 News Now for capturing the excitement! Stay tuned... you never know where another CPR flash mob might pop up this month. ❤️

16/10/2026

How many words does it take to describe a great boss?
For us, at least 7. 😊

Today we're celebrating Chris Shives, Executive Director of the American Heart Association in Nebraska. His leadership, encouragement and commitment to our mission help our team make a difference every day.

✅ Vest (always representing the mission in style!)
✅ Organized
✅ Supportive
✅ Innovative
✅ Meticulous
✅ Empowering
✅ Driven

Happy Boss's Day, Chris! Thanks for leading with purpose, passion and heart.

16/10/2026

Do you know how to "restart a heart" with CPR?

16/10/2026

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16/10/2026

You don’t need to be a medical professional to save a life. Anyone can perform CPR. Even you.

Just know two simple steps. If a teen or adult collapses, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

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16/10/2026

15/10/2026

One alert was sent, 46 bystanders were alerted to help a member of their community who went into cardiac arrest. That's the magic of PulsePoint Respond and PulsePoint AED.

Download PulsePoint Respond and PulsePoint AED apps today and be in the position to save a life!

15/10/2026

Until last year’s Omaha Go Red for Women Expo, Katie Ferhman had never heard of SCAD: spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

Then, on her three kids' first day of school, she had one while working out at her gym. Like so many women, she'd spent the morning making sure everyone else was taken care of first, until she couldn't.

Katie will share her story at the 2026 Omaha Go Red for Women event, sponsored locally by Methodist Health System. Today, she shared with KMTV 3 News Now’s Mary Nelson.

Her message is simple: Have a plan for when cardiac emergencies happen. Know what to do. Be there for your neighbors and friends. ❤️

15/10/2026

CPR saves lives and PulsePoint Foundation Respond and AED help make it happen!

46 PEOPLE. ONE ALERT. ONE COMMUNITY READY TO HELP.

Yesterday, October 14, a cardiac emergency near Nebraska Medical Center triggered a PulsePoint CPR Needed alert.

Within moments, 46 registered PulsePoint responders in the surrounding area received a notification that someone nearby needed help.

Think about that.

46 people who had taken the step to register as potential lifesavers. 46 people who could be alerted when every second matters.
This is what community preparedness looks like.

When PulsePoint launched across Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties earlier this year, it was about more than introducing a new app. It was about building a community of people ready to step forward when someone needs them most.

Our regional hospital partners have been instrumental in making that vision a reality, providing financial support, educating employees, and encouraging the public to become PulsePoint responders.

Today, we want to give a special shoutout to Nebraska Medicine!

Their commitment to building awareness and encouraging participation is helping create a stronger, more prepared community.

And here's the best part: You don't have to work in healthcare to be part of it.

Whether you're a teacher, a construction worker, a college student, or simply someone who wants to help a neighbor, you can be part of this lifesaving network.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Download the FREE PulsePoint Respond app, enable CPR alerts, and help us build a community where someone in cardiac arrest has the greatest possible chance of receiving help quickly.

Download PulsePoint here:
https://www.pulsepoint.org/download

Because when seconds matter, having someone nearby who's ready to help can make all the difference.

Thank you, Nebraska Medicine, and all of our regional partners for helping make our communities safer.