by Health Street Team | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog, Health Street
It’s hard to believe 2018 is coming to an end. This is the time of the year we pause and reflect, analyze the year behind us and look ahead with great anticipation for the year to come. We consider what went well and look for opportunities for growth. Now that 2018 is...
by Health Street Team | Nov 23, 2018 | Blog, Health Street
The statistics are staggering. Studies show that more than 70% of sudden cardiac arrest occur at home, and 95% of these victims will die before reaching the hospital. The quicker you administer CPR, the lower the chances of brain damage or even death. This means...
by Health Street Team | Nov 9, 2018 | Blog, Health Street
According to the American Heart Association, 475,000 Americans died from cardiac arrest last year, and more than 350,000 were outside of a hospital. Cardiac arrest occurs when someone’s heart stops pumping. There are many causes of cardiac arrest, including heart...
by Health Street Team | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog, Health Street
There is no denying that CPR saves lives. Heart attacks are one of our country’s biggest killers, claiming a life every 34 seconds. Yet, heart attacks aren’t the only time CPR is necessary. Approximately 7 million children and adults suffer injuries each year...
by Health Street Team | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog
An AED can save lives when someone is experiencing cardiac arrest. Recently, they have become more widely available in public areas where large groups congregate like offices, malls, schools, and churches. But do you need an AED in your home? Statistics show that 80%...
