In an emergency, minutes matter. From calling 911, to knowing how to perform chest compressions or how to use a tourniquet, to clearing a path… Read more
Tag: CPR
UPMC McKeesport Trains the Community to Stop the Bleed
In an unfortunate reality, situations resulting in traumatic injury and severe blood-loss occur every day. Whether it be a mass shooting, motor vehicle crash, bombing… Read more
PalPITTations Create Original Song to Help Guide the CPR Process
Many of those who are CPR certified remember learning how to do perform CPR to the rhythm of the Bee Gee’s “Staying Alive.” The University… Read more
Honoring UPMC’s Service Heroes
People may not be able to see their capes, but there are service superheroes at UPMC. They are the winners of UPMC’s Award for Commitment… Read more
Life-Saving Smartphone App Launches in Pittsburgh
Through a partnership with UPMC, every city of Pittsburgh employee will be trained in CPR by the end of 2016. This summer, Pittsburgh city councilman… Read more