πŸ’Ÿ Empowering our community with life-saving skills!

πŸš‘ During my EMT-B recertification, I learned that bystander CPR is less common in Black and Hispanic communities due to systemic inequities, geographic barriers, and other factors.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½To help address this, I’ve been sharing information about Boston EMS’s hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed 🩸 training. Thanks to Captain Chu, Tag Association, and La Sala in Roxbury is hosting a free event. Details coming soon!

πŸ“Œ Why is this important? Starting CPR within the first 10 minutes of cardiac arrest can double or triple survival chances and protect brain function. Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable deaths. Learning how to stop bleeding can significantly improve the chances of survival in emergency situations.

🀝🏽I will continue to be a strong advocate for health equity, with a particular focus on underserved and underrepresented communities. I will achieve this through free health and fitness community events and collaborations with other non-profits that share my mission.

πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Let’s make a difference! Learn CPR, Stop the Bleed, and encourage your community to do the same. Your hands can be a lifeline.