Thank you Coach B for inviting Shreveport Fire Department to educate our third-fifth graders about the importance of CPR. It’s never too early to learn lifesaving skills! Students can learn and recall basic skills that may help save a loved one. The visit from SFD correlated with Jump Rope for Heart and American Heart Month.
Interesting Facts and Thoughts
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
- February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.
- Kids usually don't have any symptoms of heart and blood vessel problems. But by starting heart-healthy habits right now, kids can reduce the chance they will ever need to worry about cardiovascular disease.
- "When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others. "
