Saint Francis Hosting Free CPR Training

In one minute, you can learn how to save a life. On Saturday, June 6, Saint Francis Medical Center will host free CPR training as part of National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7).

According to the American Heart Association, 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival. If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you care about: a spouse, parent, child, friend or co-worker.

The CPR training is available to anyone age 12 and older and will be offered in sessions from 8 am to 3 pm in the Health and Wellness Center conference rooms, Entrance 8 (150 S. Mount Auburn Road). Space is limited and registration is required; please call 573-331-5107 to sign up.

Saint Francis is an authorized CPR training center for the American Heart Association and qualified instructors will teach attendees step-by-step how to perform CPR properly. The cost is regularly $30 but is free on June 6 as part of the American Heart Association's efforts to increase knowledge of CPR.