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YWCA Chicago - Empowered to save lives

YWCA Chicago

When a person has a cardiac emergency, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. The community impact team is thrilled to be working with the YWCA on cardiac emergency response and Hands-Only CPR.

This work is ongoing. To date, over half of the Chicagoland-area YWCA locations have created and implemented a cardiac emergency response plan as a new policy. The American Heart Association also guided the YWCA in identifying a response team equipped to act in a cardiac emergency.

Know Your Numbers

Kiosk

Free, state-of-the-art blood pressure kiosks placed by the American Heart Association empower community residents to measure and track their blood pressure and take steps to prevent heart disease, stroke and dementia. The kiosks include referrals to clinics in the area, helping patients access medical care in their community.

CPR Saves Lives

CPR

Of the 350,000 cardiac arrests that happen outside the hospital every year, less than 12 percent of victims survive. Bystander CPR can double or triple the chances of survival. Our Illinois team is in the community conducting training sessions, supplying local schools with CPR training and equipment, and spreading the message that it only takes two steps to save a life: call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

The Time to Give from Your Heart is Now

This is an important American Heart Month, as we work to create a world where more people can live happier, healthier and longer lives together. Donate now to help save more lives with a gift that DOUBLES for 2X impact against heart disease and stroke.

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