In an emergency, medical preparedness can mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a natural disaster, p ...

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

The American Heart Association donated over 1,000 infant CPR kits to hospitals in Columbus on Tuesday. The first 700 CPR kits were donated to St. Francis Women’s Hospital at 10 a.m. That afternoon at ...

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

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

Alex Reekie, cancer services manager at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, is urging others to learn first aid after she saved someone's life.

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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 ...