Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 17.5 million lives each year, and highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control CVD. It aims to drive action to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided.
World Heart Day is a global campaign during which individuals, families, communities and governments around the world participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. Through this campaign, the World Heart Federation unites people from all countries and backgrounds in the fight against the CVD burden, and inspires and drives international action to encourage heart-healthy living across the world.
Celebrate World Heart Day with UConn Rescue on Saturday September 29th from 9am-1pm in Koon's Hall 105 by signing up for a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR class! This is the class required for anyone working in a patient care environment or thinking of going into the healthcare field.
We also have a Heartsaver First Aid class on that day from 2-5pm. This class doesn't cover CPR/AED use, only first aid topics.
Sign up for either class below:
http://uconnrescue.eventbrite.com/
Even if you can't make it to either class please learn Hands-Only CPR by viewing the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw1UeIkQ7bg&feature=youtu.be
Learn more about World Heart Day at the link below.
https://www.world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/
Please feel free to reach out with any specific questions after viewing the website.
Sincerely,
Justin Pedneault
UConn Rescue President & Training Coordinator
Justin.pedneault@uconn.edu
For more information, contact: Justin Pedneault at justin.pedneault@uconn.edu