Building on One of the Region’s Most Established Public-Access AED Programs Located on Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore, Talbot County is home to more than 37,500 residents and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its towns, parks, trails, athletic facilities, marinas and 600 miles of shoreline. Thanks to the Talbot Paramedic Foundation, the county has long been a recognized leader in sudden cardiac arrest preparedness, with nearly 300 AEDs already deployed across indoor and outdoor […]
Your Fundraising “Playbook” to put Life-Saving AEDs in Your School or Community
When the need is obvious, it doesn’t take much to rally the troops. We all know that an outdoor AED—available 24/7 at your local park, stadium, or trail—could be the difference between a tragedy and a miracle. But where to start? Even people with the best intentions stall without a clear path forward. Successful fundraising isn’t hard, but it does need a plan. Whether you are a coach, a parent, a student athlete, or a […]
Colder Weather, Higher Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Why Outside AED Access Matters More Than Ever When It’s Cold If you live in a cold winter climate, you know all about icy roads, frozen pipes, and long, dark nights. What we don’t always think about is the very real effect cold weather has on the human heart. Yet year after year, research continues to show a clear seasonal pattern: winter is one of the highest-risk seasons for Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and Sudden […]
Finding Year-End Dollars to Fund Life-Saving AED Access
How End-of-Year Action Brings New Year Safety As the calendar winds down, many school district, municipality, and community planners are trying to make wise final decisions with whatever funds may remain. Some budgets have been stretched thin by unexpected challenges, while others may have unallocated dollars left that must be used promptly or risk being ‘lost’ to other programs next year (“use it or lose it”). Either way, this is the time of year when […]
SaveHeart by HeartNation Earns National Recognition
Honored as “Top AED Monitoring Technology 2025” by MedTech Outlook When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, every second matters. For far too long, national SCA survival rates have remained stagnant at less than 10%. It’s time to change the status quo. SaveHeart by HeartNation was founded to dramatically change this abysmal statistic by placing lifesaving AEDs outdoors in easily recognizable, protected, smart-monitored cabinets – available to use by anyone, anywhere, at any time. Now, this pioneering […]