February is the awareness month for heart health in the United States, with one day set aside as National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease.
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Hands-Only CPR Mandatory Training for Students
Hands-Only CPR Mandatory Training for Students
With the passing of House Bill 157, schools are required to provide Hands only CPR and First Aid Instruction to students. In lieu of taking an hour away from an instructional class period, we have elected to provide this instruction to our students over three days during the Advisory Class Period.
Click here for the powerpoint: Basic First Aid & Hands-on CPR Education for ECSD Students. Please understand this is just to introduce and expose CPR to the students, not to certify them.
*** Students who are interested in getting a CPR certification may go to the RED CROSS website (local chapter) to sign up with parental permission.
Did you know that February is American heart health month? It is a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. When we take care of our hearts, we take care of our whole body. Try some of these fun ideas!
SelfcareSunday Set yourself up for success by creating a self-care checklist for the week
MindfulMonday Know your heart stats, including blood pressure numbers
TastyTuesday Enjoy a delicious, heart-healthy recipe.
WellnessWednesday Get your heart into your wellness routine.
TreatYourselfThursday Treat yourself to some fun and relaxation.
FollowFriday Share who inspires you to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
SelfieSaturday Post a selfie with your favorite way to take care of your heart.
Advisory Period Activities and Links:
Teens Health: Heart and Circulatory
Foods and Fitness for Teens: Articles on Exercise to Keep the Heart Healthy
Life's SImple 7- by the American Heart Association
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