What was a routine lift workout at ECU’s track and field practice for senior Hailey Yentz is now the reason why she’s ...

Every second counts when saving lives, and Alachua County’s first responders are proving just how critical their efforts are.

February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association is placing a special emphasis this year on training people to learn CPR.

The American Heart Association donated over 1,000 infant CPR kits to hospitals in Columbus on Tuesday. The first 700 CPR kits ...

February is American Heart Month, but The Peyton Walker Foundation is bringing awareness to sudden cardiac arrest all year long.

Knowing how to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator can help prevent casualties due to sudden cardiac arrest.

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The American Red Cross of Orange County is looking for the public’s help to nominate community heroes to be honored at their ...

You’re enjoying a casual stroll through the park, daydreaming about your next vacation, when suddenly — BAM! — someone nearby ...

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

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 ...

Yes, the official AHA Guidelines note that victims have a greater chance of survival from cardiac arrest when high-quality ...