Volume 3, Number 6 | June 13, 2008
In the News
Many Women Fail to Recognize and Seek Treatment for Heart Attacks
Sharp pain, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath: These may be the stereotypical signs of a heart attack, but for women, they can be the wrong signs to look for. According to research from the Yale School of Medicine, many women under the age of 55 don't recognize the more common heart-attack symptoms for their demographic -- often mistaken for other, less serious conditions -- and consequently don't get the prompt treatment they need. "We found that most failed to connect their symptoms with a heart condition, commonly misattributing them to fatigue, indigestion, stress, or overexertion," said Judith Lichtman, Ph.D., lead author of the study and associate professor of epidemiology and public health at Yale. The study was presented at the American Heart Association's 9th Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.
Read the full article at:
http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=409
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Tips for Trainers
Training Students during Summer Vacation
Summer is just about here, and school is letting out for millions of students. This is the perfect time to teach middle and high school students CPR and basic first aid! Consider offering a course during the day at a community center or library just for students on summer break. Some of the older students may even be working in positions such as camp counselors or lifeguards where these skills are required. You might also want to contact camps or other day programs directly to see about holding a course for their employees or campers.
To find an American Camp Association accredited camp near you, go to: http://www.acacamps.org/
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Coryell Family Foundation
Application Deadline: The foundation accepts and reviews grant requests throughout the year.
Description: The Coryell Family Foundation was incorporated in 2000 to grant support to charitable, literary, scientific, and educational organizations.
Funding Amount: The foundation has no established maximum dollar amount, but looks at the amount needed for each specific project based on the scope of the work.
Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
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Ask Ann -- one of our in-house experts!
Q: What is "blended learning"?
A: Blended learning is a unique alternative to classroom-based training that provides an opportunity to expand training options to customers. Courses using a blended learning technique feature three key components:
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- a hands-on session or skills test to be conducted by an authorized American Heart Association instructor.
Q: I organize the BLS for Healthcare Providers and ACLS training at my hospital. Are there any online programs that can be used for renewal of these courses?
A: American Heart Association offers online courses for both BLS for Healthcare Providers and ACLS. Both courses do require skills validation from an authorized American Heart Association instructor.
Learn more about the "BLS For Healthcare Providers Online Renewal Course" (EM80-1055; $17.50) and "HeartCode® ACLS Anywhere In Hospital" (EM80-1450; $120.00) at:
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