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Oct 19, 2020

Police Prepare to Save Lives

Police are often the first on the scene when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, and police departments are increasingly equipping their vehicles with... Read More

Oct 26, 2020

Texas 7th Grader Saved by AED

In October, a 7th grader (pictured here) was saved by an AED in Abilene. The 12-year-old experienced cardiac arrest in the morning, shortly after arriving a... Read More

Nov 02, 2020

AED Funding through CARES Act

Certain medical and dental offices, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes are eligible for AED funding through the HHS COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund.... Read More

Dec 06, 2020

Cardiac Arrest, Cancer, and COVID-19

Cardiac Arrest, Cancer, and COVID-19 will be the top causes of death in the United States in 2020. All are recognized to disproportionately impact older popu... Read More

Dec 06, 2020

Most Visible Save of 2020

One of our objectives is to drive increased awareness of the frequency of cardiac arrest and the saving power of AEDs. While AEDs save lives many times each ... Read More

Dec 09, 2020

Mansfield's AEDs are ready to save lives

Mansfield, Texas is a rapidly growing suburban city between Dallas and Fort Worth. With a population of nearly 100,000, the town has frequently landed on Mon... Read More

Jan 21, 2021

Many older AEDs will lose FDA approval next year

The FDA is scheduled to require retirement of non-approved AEDs next year. Enforcement was previously scheduled to commence February 3, 2021, but this date w... Read More

Jan 21, 2021

History teacher saved in Texas classroom

Earlier this month, Freer Junior High School history teacher Bill Holmes had cardiac arrest in his classroom. His students saw he wasn't breathing and they r... Read More

Jan 21, 2021

The impressive resilience of fitness centers

2020 was a rough year for fitness centers. Mandated shut-downs and social distancing made it hard to keep the lights on. We work with the managers and owne... Read More

Feb 16, 2021

Deadline to purchase AEDs through CARES Act ext...

In January, the government extended the date for purchasing AEDs through the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund to December 31, 2021. Eligible organizations i... Read More

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