LAGRANGE, IND. – Feb. 1, 2024 – Life is unpredictable, so it’s important to be prepared. During American Heart Month, Parkview LaGrange Hospital is reminding area residents that learning CPR is an important way to be prepared in case of a cardiac emergency.
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an easy-to-pick-up skill that could help you save a life when medical assistance is not immediately at hand. Since 2022, Parkview LaGrange Hospital’s EMS team has been offering quarterly classes of the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver CPR for the public, and classes are again available in 2024.
“In a heart attack, accident or drowning situation, every second counts because when a person’s heart stops beating, their brain is being deprived of oxygen,” said Logan Ison, EMS manager for Parkview LaGrange and Parkview Noble hospitals. “If someone present knows CPR, they can begin chest compressions on the person immediately to get the blood circulating again until our EMS team or other first responders arrive. The more area residents who know CPR, the better the chances that a life in jeopardy can be saved.”
2024 classes will be held at the EMS station, 982 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, on these dates:
- Thursday, March 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 4, from 9 to 11 a.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Instructors will help participants become familiar with the technique for performing CPR on someone whose heart has stopped beating. Participants will practice on training manikins, so class size is limited to 12 people per session to ensure everyone gets to practice. In addition, basic first aid is covered in the class.
Anyone age 13 or older may participate. Cost for the class is $20 per person. Participants will receive American Heart Association certification in the form of an official CPR card, delivered electronically.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Visit www.Parkview.com/CPR for information and to register. Registration and payment must be completed no later than five days ahead of the class date. Please email [email protected] or call 260-463-9389 to make payment arrangements.