Temecula Valley Hospital helps promote World CPR Challenge 2016

TEMECULA – Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), American Medical Response (AMR) and the Promenade Temecula have joined forces to promote World CPR Challenge 2016. On Wednesday, May 18, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 p.m., TVH and AMR will be at the Promenade Temecula in the courtyard in front of Edwards Temecula 15 Theater, to provide instruction on Hand-Only™ CPR.

Most people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander. You could be that bystander. It only takes a few minutes to learn the technique, so do something for yourself and join us under the purple canopy.

“AMR’s desire is to improve patient outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest by doing community education and working with our stakeholders,” said Jeffry Seirup, CES specialist Riverside Division, AMR.

“According to the American Heart Association, 90 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die. Immediate CPR can dramatically increase a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival," state Katie Baca, Cardiac Coordinator at TVH. "TVH is thrilled to be partnering with AMR and the Promenade to provide Hand-Only™ CPR training to our community as life threatening cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere. Please join us to learn this life-saving skill.”

The Temecula Citizen’s Corp will also be on hand to provide information on disaster preparedness, CPR classes offered by the City, and opportunities to join the Corp.

Temecula Valley Hospital is located at 31700 Temecula Parkway, and brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents.

The hospital features 140 private patient rooms, 24 hour a day emergency care, advanced cardiac and stroke care, orthopedics and general medical care and surgical specialties. For more information on Temecula Valley Hospital can be found at http://www.temeculavalleyhospital.com.