Perform a Death-Defying Act, Learn CPR
January 16, 2013
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – January 16, 2012 – Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Each year, almost 330,000 Americans die from heart disease. If CPR is started within the first three minutes of cardiac arrest, the chances of survival rise dramatically.
On Saturday, January 19, Summerville Medical Center will be hosting a free CPR training class for the community. The class will be held at the Bethany United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The free class will be led by American Heart Association Instructors. The church is located at 118 W. 3rd Street South in Summerville.
The class is open to anyone over the age of 12. To register, please call 843-797-FIND (3463).
Trident Health is an HCA hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center. The Joint Commission recently named Trident Health to their list of the nation’s top hospitals for quality and safety. In 2011, Trident Health provided almost $45 million in charity and uncompensated care and contributed $38 million in taxes. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Trident Health is committed to providing quality health services along with wellness information and opportunities to the communities it serves. For more information about Trident Health, please visit our website at www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843.797.7000.
