On Thursday June 12, a parent group assembled by MAPPR met
with the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency (MEDIC) to learn first aid skills. More than 30
Hispanic community members, both adults and youth, attended the
presentation. The class covered
the importance of cardio-pulminary resuscitation (CPR) and attendees were given
the opportunity to practice the techniques needed to save the lives of adult,
youth and infant victims.
“CPR skills are something everyone should learn,” says MEDIC
Community Engagement Coordinator Lester Oliva. “Those skills can be lifesaving.”
According to the American Heart Association, 88 percent of cardiac arrests happen at
home – so the life you save will most likely be a loved one. Effective CPR, provided immediately
after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim’s chances of
surviving.
MEDIC offers both certification and non-certification
classes to community members interested in learning these important
techniques. Classes are offered in
English and in Spanish. If you are
interested in learning more about these classes, contact Lester Oliva at
704-943-6023 or by email at lestero@medic911.com.
The MAPPR parent group meets every other Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm to discuss topics related to
health and wellness. If you are
interested in learning more about the parent group and/or joining, contact
Brisa Hernandez at 704-304-7123 or via email at Brisa.Hernandez@carolinashealthcare.org.
