24x7 AED Access, Awareness & Technology For... Everyone, Anywhere, Anytime

Paso Robles Unveils Two New 24-Hour Automated External Defibrillators

Known for its wineries and olive groves and surrounded by scenic rolling hills, Paso Robles CA- or “Pass of the Oaks” - is located almost directly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in California’s Central Coast region. This small city of 31,000 residents is also one of America’s healthiest and happiest towns. Thanks to a grant from the Justin Community Foundation and the dedication of the Paso Robles Fire Department and city leaders, Paso Robles is now also home to two new lifesaving AEDs inside highly visible, publicly accessible, temperature controlled and monitored SaveHeart outdoor cabinets at Barney Schwartz Park and Centennial Park. Anyone who visits or works at these beautiful parks will now have extra protection against Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)- the largest cause of natural death in the U.S.

Published Dec. 19th, 2023

Easton's New and First 24-Hour AED

Rated as the “8th Best Small Town” in America, Easton, Maryland has long taken pride in providing its 17,000 residents and increasing number of visitors with a growing array of amenities, infrastructure, and services that make people feel welcome and safe. Now, thanks to the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES), Talbot Paramedic Foundation, and Bluepoint Hospitality - Easton has its first outdoor AED in the heart of its beautiful and bustling village center. Placed inside a highly visible, publicly accessible, temperature controlled, and monitored SaveHeart outdoor cabinet, this exciting lifesaving initiative provides 24x7 AED Access, Awareness & Technology to Easton residents and visitors.

Published Nov. 9th, 2023

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a Public Health Crisis

SCA is the Largest Cause of Natural Death in the US

The American Heart Association recommends using an automated external defibrillator (AED) within 3 minutes of a SCA event.

20% of SCA events occur in public settings.

SCA is the largest killer of student athletes & leading cause of death on school campuses.

1000+

Americans die every day from Out-of-Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)

10%

Reduction in survival probability for each minute without care

<10%

SCA survival rate, which has unfortunately remained stagnant for decades

WHY

is the SCA survival rate

so abysmally low?

Most AEDs are indoors, where they're often 'locked' inside after hours and thus, inaccessible
Many AEDs are not maintained properly, if at all (expired batteries or pads, etc.)
Most AEDs are not monitored by technology to connect responders to emergencies in real time

Lay Responder Action & Immediate AED Access

are Essential to Improve Survival Rates