American Heart Association works with local churches to implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

American Heart Association works with local churches to implement Cardiac Emergency Response Plans - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Every year, 436,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest. The first 10 minutes after a cardiac arrest are key. Performing CPR can double or triple an individual’s chances of survival, yet only 40% of individuals who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital receive the help they need. This year, the American Heart Association (AHA) of Chicago received a grant from the Westlake Health Foundation to implement its Cardiac Emergency Response Plan…