Take time to explore heart health tips and education offerings. Our goal is to improve knowledge and self-management skills for community members with cardiovascular risk factors.
Did you know? Most heart damage can occur within the first two hours of a heart attack. Early Heat Attack Care (EHAC) encourages you to know the subtle signs of a heart attack and act on them – BEFORE HEART DAMAGE OCCURS!
Signs of a heart attack can include:
SURVIVE. DON’T DRIVE.
Call 9-1-1 if you suspect someone is having a heart attack or if someone collapses.
Perform Hands-Only CPR and Find and deploy an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) if available.
Our hands can do so many things, the most important of which may be saving someone’s life.
The class will help you better understand cardiovascular disease, your cardiac risk factors, and ways to lower your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Topics include:
In addition to the classes offered by Lakeland Regional Health, Polk County and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue public education officers provide training classes on topics that include hands-only CPR, fire safety, severe weather awareness, disaster preparedness, and emergency 9-1-1.
