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  3. American Heart Association launches initiative to bring lifesaving CPR and AED skills to rural villages across Alaska
Published: November 21, 2024

American Heart Association launches initiative to bring lifesaving CPR and AED skills to rural villages across Alaska

Multi-year initiative will help build a Nation of Lifesavers™ by teaching Hands-Only CPR in remote communities
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Kristin George delivering CPR Anytime® Training Kit

Kristin George, executive director, American Heart Association, Alaska, unloads a CPR Anytime® Training Kit for delivery to a village in the Norton Sound region of Alaska.

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Kristin George delivering CPR Anytime® Training Kit

Kristin George delivering CPR Anytime® Training Kit

Kristin George, executive director, American Heart Association, Alaska, unloads a CPR Anytime® Training Kit for delivery to a village in the Norton Sound region of Alaska.

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Travis Cruse demonstrates Hands-Only CPR

Travis Cruse, director of clinical services, LifeMed Alaska, teaches Hands-Only CPR to a student in the Norton Sound region of Alaska.

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Travis Cruse demonstrates Hands-Only CPR

Travis Cruse demonstrates Hands-Only CPR

Travis Cruse, director of clinical services, LifeMed Alaska, teaches Hands-Only CPR to a student in the Norton Sound region of Alaska.

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Welcome to Shishmaref, Alaska

A welcome sign in the village of Shishmaref, Alaska, population 568, as seen on a visit to deliver CPR and AED skills to the community.

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Welcome to Shishmaref, Alaska

Welcome to Shishmaref, Alaska

A welcome sign in the village of Shishmaref, Alaska, population 568, as seen on a visit to deliver CPR and AED skills to the community.

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Aerial view of mountains in Alaska

An aerial view of the Alaskan landscape, taken on a flight from Anchorage to the Norton Sound region to deliver CPR and AED skills to remote communities.

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Aerial view of mountains in Alaska

Aerial view of mountains in Alaska

An aerial view of the Alaskan landscape, taken on a flight from Anchorage to the Norton Sound region to deliver CPR and AED skills to remote communities.

copyright American Heart Association


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  • Kristin George delivering CPR Anytime® Training Kit
  • Travis Cruse demonstrates Hands-Only CPR
  • Welcome to Shishmaref, Alaska
  • Aerial view of mountains in Alaska
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