RMC Auxiliary Purchases New AED for Cardiac Rehab

The Regional Medical Center (RMC) Auxiliary recently donated just over $2,400 to purchase a new AED for the Cardiac Rehab department.

Cardiac Rehab is a program to help patients with heart disease recover and improve their overall cardiovascular health. The Cardiac Rehab department is located within the Bob Holtz Wellness Center, which is an area of the hospital that is not staffed all hours and members are able to access the gym after hours.

AEDs are life-saving cardiac arrest devices. They analyze a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm, if necessary. The benefit of these devices is that you do not need to be a healthcare professional to operate one. Anyone is able to run an AED because it provides instructions as soon as you turn it on.

“Having the new AED readily available for use by Cardiac Rehab and Wellness Center members is very appreciated,” shared Sam Cocking, Quality/Education Manager. “We want to ensure we have all the necessary, up-to-date equipment available if a cardiac emergency presents. Thank you to the Auxiliary for your support. We appreciate you!”

The Auxiliary is actively seeking new members, volunteers and donations to help support their cause. If you would like to help the mission of the Auxiliary, visit regmedctr.org/auxiliary or contact Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or vlindsay@regmedctr.org. You can also learn more about upcoming Auxiliary fundraisers on RMC’s website.

photo courtesy of RMC (pictured: Auxiliary Executive committee members with Cardiac Rehab staff – Diane Childs, Donna Weaver, Carol McWilliams, Sam Cocking-RMC Quality/Education Manager, Charlotte Emerson, Pat Becker, Linda Dolan)