Heart Link

05/21/2012

A big thank you to all of our first responders for EMS Week!

The American Heart Association, in recognition of EMS Week 2012, is pleased to release this Thank You EMS video, which was generously produced by Thaddeus Se...

04/24/2012

Go to our website (www.heartlinkcpr.net) and sign up for a CPR or First Aid class today. You could save the life of someone you love!

CPR doubles or triples survival rates for those suffering sudden cardiac arrest. Teaching all student CPR before high school graduation could fill our communities with lifesavers! http://bit.ly/I2UQrp Has your child learned CPR?

03/13/2012

March is Nutrition Month. A healthy diet is key to avoiding cardiovascular disease. Here are some nutrition guidelines from the American Heart Association to help make some small changes that will make a big difference in your life:
- Fruits & Veges: At least 4.5 cups a day
- Fish (preferably oily): At least two 3.5 ounce servings a week
- Fiber rich whole grains: At least three 1 ounce servings a day
- Sodium: Less than 1,500 milligrams a day
- Sugar sweetened drinks: No more than 450 calories (36 ounces) a week
- Nuts, legumes & seeds: At least 4 servings a week
- Processed meats: No more than 2 servings per week
- Saturated fat: Less than 7% of total calorie intake
Make a heart healthy diet change today!

01/20/2012

A must read. All we can say is... Wow!

Doctors managed to save the life of a 71-year-old man with two hearts who suffered dueling heart attacks. "We haven't ever seen anything similar to this case before," Dr. Giacomo Mugnai said in an interview with MSNBC. At first, doctors thought they had a typical case of cardiac arrest until they ex...

12/28/2011

12/21/2011

Yet another example of the importance of learning First Aid and CPR. You too could one day save a life like this 4th grade hero.

Watch the video 'Fourth-Grader Saves Choking Classmate' on Yahoo! News.

12/07/2011

Amazing rescue of a two year old near drowning victim thanks to the quick action of first responders and timely medical treatment including therapeutic hypothermia to prevent brain injury.

Watch the video 'Boy, 2, Survives 30 Minutes Underwater' on Yahoo! News. news

11/24/2011

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's to some heart healthy food mixed in with today's yummy treats, a nice after feast walk, and lots of laughter with family and friends.

11/18/2011

Check out this clip from today's episode of "The Doctors" featuring a CrossFit work-out of the day (WOD). Looks like fun, huh? CrossFit is a great place to gain strength and cardiovascular endurance within a community of support and friendly competition. Go to www.crossfitfresno.com and check out Fresno's own CrossFit facility.

Want to get your body back? trainer Bob Harper reunites with health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels with tips to burning belly fat, toning thighs and boosting biceps.

11/13/2011

Emergency planning is very important...hopefully "Jose" has taken an American Heart Association CPR and First Aid class!