Archive for February, 2010

Host Families Needed For Summer 2010

Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
If you live in the Northeastern US, even Canada, and are ready to open your home as a host family for The Fresh Air Fund’s Fresh Air Children now’s the time to get in touch. The Fresh Air Fund needs host families for the summer of 2010.
Fresh Air Children are [...]

Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators: Recall

Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife models): Recall
Audience: Emergency medical professionals, hospital risk managers
[Posted 02/09/2010]: Cardiac Science Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a recall because the automated external defibrillator (AED) may not be able to deliver therapy during a cardiac resuscitation attempt, which may [...]

7 Steps to a Healthier Life

Submitted by School Kids Healthcare Blog
Cardiovascular diseases are our nation’s number one killer. Since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month“. During this month the goal is to raise funds for research and pass along information about heart disease and stroke.
Not only does the American Heart Association work with administration to [...]