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Woman’s death raises questions over whether to perform CPR
BROOKFIELD (WITI) — Despite a 911 operator’s urgent pleas, a staffer with CPR training at an elderly living facility refused to perform the procedure on a resident who had stopped breathing. The...
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To perform CPR or not? Woman’s death raises questions
(CNN) — Despite a 911 operator’s urgent pleas, a staffer with CPR training at an elderly living facility refused to perform the procedure on a resident who had stopped breathing. The reason for the...
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Dozens learn to save lives via “Hands Only CPR”
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Dozens in Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 19th learned how to save a life to the tune of the Bee Gees! It was part of a city-wide effort from the Mayor’s Office and the American Heart...
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Deputy resuscitates seven-month-old baby on hood of squad
Deputy Jeffrey Mike MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeffrey Mike is being hailed a hero after he resuscitated a seven-month-old choking baby on the hood of his squad on Tuesday...
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CPR: Learn and practice a life-saving skill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — CPR and AED Awareness Week just wrapped up. But the skills to perform both tasks are always important. That’s why Jay Matz from the American Heart Association joined the Studio A...
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You may have learned CPR for adults, but would you know what to do with an...
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — At some point, many of us have learned CPR for adults — whether it was through a high school class or Red Cross course. But what about infants? Cory Painter from the American Red...
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“Seconds count:” Teenage girl credited with saving an infant’s life by using CPR
HILLSBORO, Missouri (CNN) — A 17-year-old girl from suburban St. Louis is credited with saving an infant’s life. She did the right thing in part, because she was required to take a CPR class in school....
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Have you heard of Hands-Only CPR? What you need to know to potentially save a...
(WITI) — What’s new in CPR? Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare’s Community Education Coordinator, Gloria Singleton Young, and ACT Senior Instructor, Jon Voelz, join FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the...
View ArticleWisconsin lawmakers want schools to offer CPR training for 7th, 8th graders
MADISON — Two Republican legislators have drawn up a bill requiring Wisconsin schools to provide CPR training in health classes for seventh and eighth graders. Current Wisconsin law requires all...
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“Now that I know what to do, I can help:” Oak Creek High School students...
OAK CREEK -- A bill was introduced in the state Legislature this past fall, seeking approval for CPR training to be required as part of the health curriculum at schools across the state. Students at...
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Girl has seizure, turns blue at preschool; teachers jump into action to save her
MILWAUKEE -- A preschooler suffered a seizure at school during nap time. She was unresponsive, and her lips were blue -- but her teachers' teamwork and training saved her life. At Mary Linsmeier...
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“When Minutes Matter:” New 911 protocol allows dispatchers to tell callers...
PORT WASHINGTON -- "When Minutes Matter." It is the name of a new life-saving campaign for 911 dispatchers in Ozaukee County. The goal is to help more people survive life threatening emergencies, like...
View ArticleAssembly approves bill that would require schools to provide CPR training
MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would require Wisconsin schools to provide CPR training in seventh- and eighth-grade health classes. Current Wisconsin law requires all public,...
View ArticleWisconsin Senate approves bill requiring school CPR training
MADISON — The state Senate has approved a bill that would require Wisconsin schools to provide CPR training in every health course offered between seventh grade and 12th grade. Current Wisconsin law...
View ArticleGov. Scott Walker signs bill requiring school CPR training
MADISON — Wisconsin schools will be required to provide CPR training in every health course between seventh grade and 12th grade under a bill signed by Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, April 26th....
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“It’s basically crowdsourcing CPR:” New app could save lives, make you a hero...
MILWAUKEE -- Several communities in the Milwaukee area will soon be signing onto a free app that they hope helps save lives. The app is targeted at getting cardiac arrest patients care before...
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2-year-old boy rescued by lifeguard at Hartford aquatic center: “Can’t say...
HARTFORD -- A two-year-old boy was rescued at the Hartford Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center on Monday afternoon, July 25th. A lifeguard on duty around 3:00 p.m. spotted the toddler floundering in...
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“Create a bigger awareness:” Milwaukee firefighters travel the city, teach...
MILWAUKEE -- CPR is a life-saving technique -- but you may be surprised by how many people don't actually know how to perform it. That's why every year, members of the Milwaukee Fire Department travel...
View ArticleWomen less likely to get CPR from bystanders, study suggests
ANAHEIM, Calif. — A new study suggests that women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and are more likely to die. Researchers think that reluctance to touch a woman’s chest in public...
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Germantown to earn HeartSafe Community designation; teaches students, workers...
GERMANTOWN -- Germantown Fire Chief Gary Weiss has a lofty objective. “My goal is to make Germantown the safest community in the State of Wisconsin," Chief Weiss said. Hands-only CPR Sessions like the...
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