November 27, 2013

Northport family raises focus on AEDs

Originally published: November 26, 2013 7:26 PM Updated: November 26, 2013 7:31 PM By MACKENZIE ISSLER  mackenzie.issler@newsday.com Karen and John Acompora pulled up to an Amityville […]
October 22, 2013

Onteora player resuscitated after collapsing on Wallkill court

By WILLIAM MONTOGMERY Times Herald-Record Published: 2:00 AM – 10/18/13 Heroes and life-and-death situations are clichés in the sports world, but they were quite real during […]
September 19, 2013

Coach Isha Hamilton uses CPR to save Edmund W. Miles Middle School student Kiavelyn Altagracia

A soccer coach is being hailed as a hero after making a great save. September 18, 2013 A soccer coach is being hailed as a hero […]
August 26, 2013

5 Keys to Success for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programs

Aug 21, 2013 According to the American Heart Association, over 300,000 sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) occur annually in the United States, and, according to OSHA, about […]
June 3, 2013

Longwood HS senior uses AED to revive man

Longwood HS senior uses AED to revive man Originally published: June 1, 2013 8:08 PMUpdated: June 1, 2013 8:52 PMBy JOAN GRALLA  joan.gralla@newsday.com Photo credit: Johnny […]
May 23, 2013

Defibrillator Used on Lancaster Student in Cardiac Arrest

1:23 PM, May 22, 2013 Posted By: Collin Bishop LANCASTER, NY – A female student at Lancaster High School went into cardiac arrest this morning in […]
May 20, 2013

5 Things You Need to Know About AEDs

  When the chance to save a life from cardiac arrest comes up, will you be ready? By Jennifer Brown, Everyday Health Staff Writer FRIDAY, May […]
May 16, 2013

Keep Youth Sports Safety Top of Mind: Guidelines from National Athletic Trainers’ Association

  By Staff Editor May 15, 2013 – 10:04:15 AM (HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS, May 15, 2013 – With the spring sports season well underway and summer […]
May 15, 2013

Chest protectors may not prevent sports-related heart trauma

Chest protectors may not prevent sports-related heart trauma Tuesday, May 14, 2013    Last updated: Tuesday May 14, 2013, 7:24 AM BY  KARA YORIO STAFF WRITER The […]
May 4, 2013

Defibrillator used to revive parent at Lakeland High School

 May 2, 2013  Coach, trainer, cop save life of man at Lakeland YORKTOWN — A father in his mid-50s who collapsed on his way to watch […]