Sanford Ambulance hosts “Save a Life” Saturday
Feb. 7, 2024
Contact:
Jessica Schindeldecker
Sanford Health Senior Communications Specialist
(701) 200-6080/ Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Ambulance will host “Save a Life” Saturday, Feb. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. at the West Acres Mall in the Macy’s wing. The event is a community education initiative aimed at equipping individuals with life-saving skills.
Hands-only CPR is a simplified form of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that focuses on chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth ventilation. This technique is easy to learn and has been proven to be just as effective as traditional CPR in many cases. By initiating hands-only CPR before professional help arrives, bystanders can significantly increase the chances of survival for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
In addition to CPR training, the event will also cover “Stop the Bleed,” a national awareness campaign aimed at teaching individuals how to control severe bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding can lead to life-threatening situations, and knowing how to stop the bleed promptly can be crucial in saving a life.
“In emergencies, every second counts, and having the knowledge and skills to respond effectively can make all the difference,” says Kristi Engelstad, Sanford Ambulance, clinical learning and development specialist. “This event will empower participants with the ability to intervene swiftly in critical situations.”
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 201,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 46 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, 186 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers and world clinics in nine countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
