Following are the top uncontrollable risk factors: Age The risk of developing heart disease increases as a person gets older. Although a stroke can happen to someone at any age, the majority of strokes happen to people who are over the age of 65. Heredity The risk of heart disease increases if immediate family...
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Our heart plays a vital role in keeping our bodies both healthy and alive. This imperative organ first pumps blood to our lungs in order to retrieve oxygen, then, it pumps that same oxygen into our blood and transports it around the rest of our body. When our hearts are in great condition, our...
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You never know when an emergency situation can arise, and having first aid training can mean the difference between life and death. Being trained in first aid gives you the knowledge and confidence to be able to remedy a situation if it were to arise, and it’s a precaution you just may be thanked...
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It can happen any moment, anywhere. A loved one (or even a stranger) could stop breathing properly, have an accident, become suddenly ill, lose consciousness or have a heart attack. This is the sad truth about us humans. We are fragile. Unpleasant though it may be, the fact remains that accidents happen. Every year,...
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Previously available only in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the government-approved blended learning Standard First Aid and CPR course is now available on the market for first aid and CPR/AED training in Ontario. Blended learning is a comprehensive training method that combines online multimedia instruction with instructor-led and hands-on in-class training. It covers the recognition...
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The body needs a constant supply of oxygen to allow vital organs to function properly. Oxygen intake is managed by the respiratory system which is comprised of the airway and lungs. The body’s circulatory system which includes the heart and blood vessels functions to transport oxygen to every cell in the body. If the...
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Impact Evaluation Report: Peer Support Responder and Community Overdose Response Training Program. Click on the following link for the full report. Enjoy! CLICK HERE ...
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Data Summary & Highlights: Overdose Response & Peer Support Responder ...
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By Nick Rondinelli – Owner of Heart to Heart CPR Published February 8, 2022 The opioid crisis in Toronto continues to intensify during the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid-related deaths continue to rise in record breaking numbers. The data and statistics are startling and sombre. The opioid overdose crisis remains a public health emergency that...
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A First Aid and CPR Training Program Designed for Peer Support and Overdose Responders – A Community Initiative Borne Out of Dire Need By Nick Rondinelli – Owner and CEO of Heart to Heart CPR Published on February 8th, 2022 This article offers background information on the origins of the Peer Support Responder training. Given...
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