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5 Ways EMS Providers can Find Support

5 Ways EMS Providers can Find Support

While the 8 o’clock chorus of applause that spread throughout my neighborhood in March, April, and into…

Fall 2020 College Scholarship

Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Scholarship Winner!

We were extremely impressed with the number of creative submissions we received for the Fall 2020 Avive…

Florida AED law

Florida Revises School AED Statutes

Taking effect July 1, 2020, the “Zachary Martin Act” unanimously passed in the Florida House and Senate…

Peytons Law

Peyton’s Law Passed in Pennsylvania

MEDIA RELEASE THE PEYTON WALKER FOUNDATION HAILS PENNSYLVANIA’S ENACTMENT OF “PEYTON’S LAW” TO COMBAT SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST…

COVID 19 and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

COVID-19 and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The damaging effects of COVID-19 are not restricted to the lungs. New information indicates that both the…

Chris Gaeta

College EMS: Widening the Scope of Practice

Alongside his role as an EMT on the Swarthmore EMS squad, Chris Gaeta is also the Director…

women are 27% less to receive cpr

Why Women Less Likely to Get CPR From Bystanders

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) saves lives! In fact, besides using an Automated External Defibrillator, CPR is one of the…

Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes - Causes & Prevention

Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes

Endurance exercise–you may hate it or you may love it, but its long term benefits are invaluable….

Avives Winter 2019 Scholarship Winner

Congratulations To Avive’s Winter 2019 Scholarship Winner!

Avive would like to recognize each of our applicants for their achievements and thoughtful applications. We would…

Scholarship Winner Of Fall 2019

Congratulations To The Avive Scholarship Winner Of Fall 2019!

Class President, Head Drum Major of her school’s marching band, and a member of an all-girls acapella…

A Practice Every Athlete Needs

ECG Screening For Athletes: A Practice Every Athlete Needs

Athletes are required to eat only the most nutritious meals, exercise for hours at a time, sleep…

Why Is Maintenance of AED Important

AED with a Dead Battery Won’t Save Lives – AED Maintenance Tips

Imagine this It’s late, and weirdly quiet; the grocery store you’re at is about to close and…