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03.14.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 03/14/2013
Woman Again Uses Lifesaving Skills Luncroom aide Nancy Brancheau performed the Heimlich Maneuver to save a kindergartner who was choking on a piece of hot dog. Read more by visiting BedfordNow.com Dean of Woodrow Wilson Middle School Save a Life for the Second Time Dean Dan Raubuck used the Heimlich Maneuver for the second time in five years to save a middle school student. Check… [read more] -
03.05.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Cottingam Retirement Employee Named March 2013 'Hero of Long-Term-Care'
The state’s largest organization representing long-term care facilities has honored a Cincinnati, Ohio Man as its March 2013 “Hero of Long-Term Care.” Bill Atwood, Director of Environmental Services at Cottingham Retirement Community, Cincinnati, was selected by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) as its Hero of Long-Term Care for the… [read more] -
03.04.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 03/4/2013
Peter Koski Receives the Boy Scout National Lifesaving Medal for Saving His Grandfather Peter Koski of Savage received the Boy Scout National Lifesaving Medal of Merit Sunday evening during a Court of Honor ceremony, and was recognized for his role in administering the Heimlich maneuver to his grandfather. Check out the details at savagepacer.com. [read more] -
02.25.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Scarlet Oaks - Senior Expo April 16, 2013
Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community is excited to offer this FREE Expo to local area seniors on April 16, 2013 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Speakers on various topics will be presenting through the day, and for those more interested in food and casual information, over 40 vendor booths will be setup for attendees. Located in historic gaslight Clifton, the property sits of 48 peaceful, wooded… [read more] -
02.19.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 02/19/2013
Lowell Police Dispatcher Saves Colleague With Heimlich Maneuver Tara Sheehan was saved by fellow police dispatcher Lori Neville after choking on a piece of steak. "I tried myself to get the piece of food from my throat, and I started to panic at the same time knowing there was no way I was going to be able to make it back into the room to get help," Sheehan said. Check out the… [read more] -
02.07.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Dr. Henry Heimlich in the News - 2/7/13
At 93, Henry Heimlich Seeks to Protect Legacy of His Maneuver Read the Business Courier interview with Dr. Heimlich that discusses his continued efforts to fight against American Red Cross promotion of back slaps as the primary means of saving a choking victim. [read more] -
01.29.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 01/29/2013
Principal Performs Heimlich Maneuver on Student Eisenhower Middle School principal puts Heimlich maneuver training to use and saves the life of a 12-year-old student. The school trained the principal at the beginning of the year. View the story at Eyewitness News 4 (kob.com). School Secretary's Quick Thinking Saves Choking Boy Cynthia Klaus, school secretary, acted quickly… [read more] -
01.23.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 01/23/2013
Student’s Response May Have Saved Teacher’s Life 16 year-old Emily Thouin came to the rescue of her teacher, Jon Weis, when he began choking on a biscuit. Using the Heimlich Maneuver she grabbed Weis from behind and was able to clear his airway. Visit thetimesnew.com for the full story. [read more] -
01.21.2013 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Red Cross' recommendations 'horrify' Dr. Heimlich
Read and watch the interview of Dr. Henry Heimlich at the Cincinnati Enquirer. He discusses his opposition of the Red Cross first-aid procedure of five back slaps. Here is additional information on the subject from the Heimlich Institute. Heimlich Institute Warns Red Cross About Backslap Recommendation to Treat Choking Victims (word document) Heimlich Outlines History of Red… [read more] -
12.20.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.St. Ursula Villa Sixth Grade Students Are Certified Heimlich Heroes
On Friday, December 7th, 2012, St Ursula Villa, in Cincinnati, participated in the Heimlich Heroes Program. Teacher Lisa Wolfer’s sixth grade class of 44, learned how to be super heroes by studying how to avoid choking, how to recognize choking distress and learned how to feel confident to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking victim. “I thought everything went great! The… [read more] -
12.19.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.WVXU's Maryanne Zeleznik interviews Nancy Schuster, the Director of the Deaconess Beyond Driving with Dignity Program
Nancy Schuster, director of the Deaconess Beyond Driving with Dignity program, was interviewed on Cincinnati Edition by radio host Maryanne Zeleznik. You can listen to the interview by visiting WVXU.ORG [read more] -
12.11.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Certificate for Hero - Recognition comes from United States
This story comes from Townsvilles Australia When Tiara Taylor saved her brother’s life she became a local hero but now recognition has come all the way from the US. Tiara received a Certifcate of Heroism from the Heimlich Institute based in Cincinnati, Ohio this week after they heard about how she bravely saved her half-brother Thor Bowman, 3, from choking on a piece of apple in… [read more] -
12.10.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 12/10/2012
Aurora Middle-Schooler Saves Friend with Heimlich Maneuver Eighth grader Travon Avery saved his fellow eighth grader Jose Duran, after Jose began choking on an Almond Joy candy bar in their World of Work technology class Wednesday at Herget Middle School on Aurora’s West Side. Read more on how Travon saved a life by visitng The Beacon News. Mark Bills Student Honored for… [read more] -
12.04.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 12/03/2012
School Janitor Lauded for Saving Choking Boy A janitor at an elementary school at Hibbing is being praised for his quick thinking after he used the Heimlich maneuver this week to assist a first-grader who was choking. Visit www.grandforskheald.com for more details. Server Who Used Heimlich Maneuver to Save Choking Diner to be Awarded Alyse Kelm, a server who recently used the… [read more] -
11.19.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 11/19/2012
11-Year-Old Saves Choking Brother's Life 11-year old Jared Spragins saved the life of his 6-year old brother Colby. When Colby began to choke, Jared sprang into action. Using what he learned on TV, Jared successfully used the Heimlich Maneuver to dislodge a piece of candy. Read the full story on BayNews9.com. 7th-Grade Lesson on Heimlich Proved a Real Lifesaver Aaron… [read more] -
11.09.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 11/09/2012
Man Saved by Heimlich Maneuver When Larry Self, director of the Cookeville Rescue Mission, scheduled CPR/Heimlich Maneuver classes through the Carmen Burnette CPR Education Fund, he had just thought it would be a good idea for the staff of the mission to have those skills. He had no idea that just a few weeks later, that knowledge would save his own life. Read more: Herald Citizen… [read more] -
11.07.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Volunteer drivers needed!
ITNGreaterCincinnati providing transportation to help seniors remain independent in their own homes for as long as quality of life permits and helping visually impaired adults to go beyond bus routes. Volunteer drivers needed! Make a difference in the life of someone who doesn't drive - volunteer as a driver for ITNGC. It only takes 3 hours per month and the benefits are… [read more] -
11.05.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Dr. Henry J. Heimlich Honored for Lifetime of Medical Achievement
History of Dr Henry Heimlich Award Night for Dr. Henry Heimlich More than 150 people gathered Nov. 3 at Manor House in Mason to honor Dr. Henry J. Heimlich, the innovative thoracic surgeon who devised and developed six medical breakthroughs during his 60-year medical career. Heimlich, 92, has focused his efforts for the past 40 years on developing simple, creative solutions… [read more] -
10.29.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 10/29/2012
Red Cross Honors Life-Saving Security Officer Ensign Billy Newell has a history of saving lives. He has been in the right place at the right time to help others in need. He has used the Heimlich Maneuver to clear the airway of chocking victims on two different occasions. Visit the NavyTimes to read more about his history of saving lives. McCrabb: New Friend ‘Saved my… [read more] -
10.23.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News - 10/23/2012
Middle School Student Saves Choking Friend's Life 11-year-old Daniel Cunningham used the Heimlich Maneuver to save his choking friend, Emerson Alcock. When Emerson began to choke on a piece of hamburger, Daniel use of the Heimlich Maneuver dislodged the hamburger, and propelled it across the hallway. Click Here to read the full story on Cortlandt Daily Voice, and Click Here to read the… [read more] -
10.16.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Former Boy Scout Saves a Life with the Heimlich Maneuver
John Bowen was working as a busboy when a customer began to choke. John performed the Heimlich maneuver that he had learned while earning his First Aid merit badge. Click Here to read about John's lifesaving event at ChillicotheGazette.com. [read more] -
10.12.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Heimlich Maneuver in the News
Indiana State Police Troopers Honored For Service Lieutenant Rusty Garrison saved the life of a police recruit office after repeatably performing the Heimlich Maneuver to dislodge an obstruction. Master Trooper Daniel Hearon saved the life of a woman while off duty at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Plainfield. Click Here to read about how two Indiana State Troopers saved lives… [read more] -
10.08.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.School Counselor Saves a Choking Child
During lunch at Sugar Grove Combined School, counselor Amanda Johnson spotted 10-year-old Atlanta Barker holding her throat. “I turned her around, hugged her and pushed up once, nothing happened, so I did it again and she drew air in,” Johnson said. “She spit something out and said, ‘It’s out.’ Afterward, she turned around and hugged me and I hugged her… [read more] -
10.04.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.High School Teacher Saves Student with the Heimlich Maneuver
Noah Tait, a 10th grader at McClatchy High school, started choking in class while eating a breakfast burrito. When he couldn't swallow or cough out the food, he got the attention of his teacher Tim Douglas. Mr. Douglas quickly responded by using the Heimlich maneuver to clear Noah's airway. To read more about this life saving event, please Click Here. [read more] -
10.04.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.A North Texas Teenager Saves Man's Life
Seventeen year old Kristiana Barbosa was working at Whataburger when she noticed a customer choking. Her prompt action in performing the Heimlich Maneuver quickly restored the breathing of seventy nine year old John Terry. Mr. Terry credit his survival to Kristiana. Click Here to read the full story from NBCDFW.com. [read more] -
10.02.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Deaconess Associations, Inc. Appoints Two to Investment Committee
Deaconess Associations, Inc. (DAI), parent company to Deaconess Associations Foundation, Deaconess Long Term Care, and the Deaconess Health Campus, announced the appointment of two new members to its DAI Investment Committee. Cynthia E. Henderson, managing director of Quadrant Partners, LLC, a Cincinnati-based wealth management firm serving high net worth families and individuals… [read more] -
09.25.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Deaconess Associations, Inc. Donates $375,000 for Teen Health Center
For the 2,200 students enrolled at Western Hills University and Dater High Schools, this new school year should be a healthier one. That’s because Deaconess Associations, Inc. (DAI) has provided $375,000 to fund, staff and equip the Deaconess Health Check, an on-campus, school-based health center operated by the Cincinnati Health Department (CHD). Click here to read the story on… [read more] -
09.17.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.ITNGC Tallies 10,000th Ride on Senior Transportation Network
10,000th rider is church volunteer who works weekly in cathedral soup kitchen Independent Transportation Network of Greater Cincinnati’s (ITNGC) service for seniors and visually-impaired adults reached a milestone this week. The two-year-old Deaconess Associations, Inc. initiative logged its 10,000th ride. Executive director Nancy Schuster said reaching the 10,000 mark… [read more] -
09.12.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Dr. Heimlich's work with the late Neil Armstrong
Read how Neil Armstrong and Dr Henry Heimlich collaborated on medical research that led to the Heimlich Micro Trach. Click here to see the full story on the University of Cincinnati web site. [read more] -
09.10.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Eight Year Old Saves His Brother with the Heimlich Maneuver
Eight year old Ethan Cochran was able to save his choking four year old brother, Keegan, when he began to choke on some candy. Ethan performed the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the candy. To read more about Ethan please click here. Photo: Keegan and Ethan Cochran (Photo by Nathan Jeffers) [read more] -
09.05.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Deaconess to Honor Dr. Henry J. Heimlich for Lifetime of Achievement
Deaconess Associations, Inc. will honor Dr. Henry J. Heimlich, developer of the Heimlich maneuver, at a special dinner and cabaret to be held Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Manor House in Mason. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and feature dinner and presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Heimlich. The group will move to a second room for dessert and cabaret-style… [read more] -
08.20.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.The Deaconess Associations Foundation Provides New Technology To Local Seniors
The Deaconess Associations Foundation (DAF) recently provided some new technology to local seniors living in Deaconess communities. Residents at the Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community and in Clifton and Cottingham Retirement Community in Sharonville are now enjoying new touch-screen “Wow” computers designed specifically with seniors in mind. The computers have a big bright screen… [read more] -
08.01.2012 Deaconess Associations, Inc.Todd Frazier performs Heimlich Maneuver, saves choking man at lunch
Cincinnati Reds rookie slugger Todd Frazier prevented a big-time choke job Tuesday, and it had nothing to do with baseball's pennant race. Lunching with teammate Ryan Ludwick in a Pittsburgh restaurant Tuesday, Frazier saved a man from choking by using the Heimlich Maneuver to dislodge a piece of steak. Here's what Frazier told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon about his adventurous lunch… [read more]