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Building a Culture of Care - Highlights from the 1st Annual CPR-A-THON at the California State Capitol

By
Mackenzie
Kirk
on
October 24, 2025

Avive Solutions & Capital City CPR hosted Sacramento’s first CPR-A-THON at the State Capitol—12 hours of free CPR, AED, and Narcan training for the community.

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Peyton's Law: A Victory for Student Athlete Health in Pennsylvania

By
Yvette
Tam
on
May 21, 2024

"Peyton’s Law" protects youth from Sudden Cardiac Arrest by promoting EKG screenings and educating parents on early detection. Signed into law in Pennsylvania to save lives.

After Losing Brock, Kim Advocates for Survival

By
Yvette
Tam
on
July 1, 2020

Kim shares the story of losing her son to sudden cardiac arrest. Watch her discuss the importance of having CPR & AED training in schools.

Chris and His Now-Famous Video of Cardiac Arrest Survival

By
Yvette
Tam
on
June 23, 2020

Chris shares the actual footage of him suffering and then surviving cardiac arrest with CPR and defibrillation from an AED. Hear his story!

Kemoy Campbell: Olympian and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

By
Yvette
Tam
on
May 28, 2020

Kemoy Campbell collapsed at the 2019 Melrose Games from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. More on his story, as told from three people, including Kemoy.

How To Do CPR: Step By Step Guide

By
Meir
Berkman
on
September 17, 2024

How to do CPR on a person? Read our guide to know the steps to perform chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The Ultimate AED Unit Pediatric Electrode Pad Guide

By
Yvette
Tam
on
May 9, 2023

Where do you place aed pads on a child? What age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? 100s of questions answered - the latest research!

COVID-19 and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

By
Gina
Rodriguez
on
June 20, 2024

COVID-19 is causing more cardiac injuries and sudden cardiac arrests. Learn how the virus and treatments impact heart health and survival rates.

Wider Scope of Practice: How EMS Programs Are Addressing the Challenges

By
Gina
Rodriguez
on
April 23, 2024

Explore the challenges and innovations facing collegiate EMS squads with Chris Gaeta, EMT and Director at the Journal of Collegiate EMS. Learn how they shape pre-hospital care.

Why Women Less Likely to Get CPR From Bystanders

By
Yvette
Tam
on
June 27, 2023

Learn CPR and how to perform it on women. Understand why women receive less CPR and how innovations like Womanikin and Avive Solutions address gender disparities.