Carnegie Hall staff and key volunteers are now up to date on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillators), and First Aid after attending a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED training and certification on Jan. 30.
Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Greenbrier Valley Medical Center donated an AED unit and provided training by instructors Diana Russell, Clinical Education Manager, and Melissa Johnson, Nursing Education Specialist.
“We at Carnegie and grateful for the donation of the AED unit as an additional opportunity it ensures the best for our patrons,” states Carnegie Hall CEO/President Cathy Rennard. “It was important to us to invest the time in CPR training, use of the AED unit, and certifying the entire staff in First Aid.”
Rebecca J Harless, MBA, Vice President of CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, adds that “This contribution underscores our hospital’s unwavering commitment to connecting with and serving the community since CAMC acquired Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. We believe that access to life-saving equipment like AEDs is essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of everyone in our community. This donation is just one example of how we strive to make a positive impact and foster a healthier, safer environment for all.”
Participants receiving certification included Becky Mahlburg, Sally Bray, Cathy Rennard, Philip McLaughlin, Teri Hartford, Barbara Walker, Butch Hickman, Harmony Flora, Sheila Hutchinson, Jill McClung, Kit Lindsey, Michael Kincaid, and John Arnold.
For more information, please visit carnegiehallwv.org, call 304-645-7917, or stop by the Hall at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg.