Kane County Health Department, Sheriff’s Office train 471 residents in CPR and ‘Stop the Bleed’

In recognition of National Heart Month in February, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County Health Department teamed up to train 471 community members in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and “Stop the Bleed” at no charge to participants.

CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure that can sustain someone in cardiac arrest or whose heart has stopped beating, helping to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation.

The “Stop the Bleed” training teaches bystanders how to help in a bleeding emergency by stopping blood loss. Both increase the likelihood of survival before professional medical help arrives.

The 19 training events, taught by Kane County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jeremy Jorgensen and Kane County Health Department’s Cadence Griffiths, brought together first responders, teachers, Kane County staff, and members of the public with the common goal of being prepared in the case of a health emergency.

Advocate Sherman Hospital and Ascension Mercy and St. Joseph hospitals also supported the trainings.

“Residents play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between a life-threatening emergency and the arrival of professional medical help,” said Michael Isaacson, executive director, Kane County Health Department. “We are grateful to the Kane County Sherriff’s Office and the participating hospitals for making this important, lifesaving training possible.”

To sign up for upcoming free training events and learn more about the health department’s role in emergency preparedness, visit kanehealth.com/Pages/Emergency-Response.aspx.