The YMCA of Northwest Illinois received an $8,404 grant to train 144 parents and caregivers in CPR, AED, and first aid to ...

The McLean County Health Department is offering a one-day Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults training course on March 3 ...

Imagine you’re at a family gathering, and suddenly, a loved one collapses. Panic sets in, and you are completely unsure of what to do. However, you cannot help someone unless you have formal training.

REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. TODAY’S THE LAST DAY OF NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH, BUT LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY RAISING AWARENESS AND BATTLING THE STIGMA IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD CONTINUE ALL ...

PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Instructor Blended Learning Safety classes will be offered in October at the American Red Cross’ Parkersburg office.

The American Red Cross urges caregivers to learn First Aid, CPR and AED use, as 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests involve vulnerable populations.

If students are told beforehand that they’re enrolling in a difficult class, they can get “academic first aid” in the form of writing assistance, tutoring and other support to help them avoid failing ...

Dec. 15—DIXON — A Sterling woman's business is teaching people how to save a life, one class at a time. Stephanie McLean is a registered nurse and an American Heart Association-certified CPR and first ...

“Starting chest compressions as soon as somebody’s heart has stopped is the best way to help them survive,” according to Erica Littlewood of South Whatcom Fire Authority. iStockphoto Getty Images It’s ...