hands only cpr

Members of the Mohawk Valley Rotary Club are now trained in Hands-only CPR thanks to a partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network and the American Heart Association.

In an effort to help promote Hands-Only CPR, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is encouraging county employees to take free CPR training classes being offered in conjunction with the County Health Department.

It's National CPR and AED Awareness Week and the American Heart Association and other local health organizations are offering free Hands-Only CRP training throughout the week.

A bill that would teach hands-only CPR and the basics of how to use an AED in schools is now out of the rules committee in the State Senate.

This weekend the American Heart Association wants to teach you how to potentially save a life.