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The Parks and Recreation Department will offer two reduced-cost lifeguard certification courses this spring in an ongoing effort to improve ...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and Jackson Health Systems recently hosted the second annual CPR Day Miami at 10 district schools where more than 3,000 participants — ages 11 and older — ...

In an unpredictable world, disasters-both natural and man-made-can strike at any moment. From earthquakes and hurricanes to industrial accidents and terrorist attacks, emergencies require immediate ...

Ten years after 'Still Alice' the film’s co-writer/director tells the story of his ailing partner’s own heartbreaking ...

Madeleine Jackman was lucky enough to have someone who knew CPR save her life while she was choking eight years ago.

Members of the public in the South East have saved more than 300 lives in a year by knowing how to administer cardiopulmonary ...

Friday, February 7 was Wear Red Day, which raises awareness for cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of women.

You’re enjoying a casual stroll through the park, daydreaming about your next vacation, when suddenly — BAM! — someone nearby collapses. People gasp, time slows, and everyone looks ...

Friday is National Wear Red Day, an initiative started by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

It’s also a day that serves to remind people to learn CPR, as it’s a critical, life-saving skill. To do this, the lexington fire department teamed up with the AHA today. Wear Red Day is the ...

The American Red Cross is offering a $15 e-gift card all month long for blood donors to make and keep their appointments due ...