Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston award $30,000 in grants for cardiac emergency readiness.
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Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston award $30,000 in grants for cardiac emergency readiness. Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livingston, in partnership with the American Heart Association, announced on June 18 that six grants totaling $30,000 have been awarded to local organizations to advance cardiac emergency preparedness in their communities. Each of the selected organizations will receive $5,000 to support the implementation of Cardiac Emergency Response Programs. These programs are designed to help teams respond quickly to cardiac emergencies. The American Heart Association will assist these organizations by conducting needs assessments and creating custom plans tailored for each recipient. Grant funds may be used for purchasing and maintaining automated external defibrillators, including replacement batteries and pads, as well as CPR training and certification. "When a cardiac emergency happens, a rapid response can lead to better outcomes," said Lacey Sapkiewicz, senior vice president of operations at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livingston. "That's why we're partnering with community organizations to make sure they're equipped and ready to act quickly. By equipping organizations with the right tools, training and planning, we are helping strengthen emergency response across the communities we serve." The grant recipients include The...
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