Illinois Heart Rescue

Spending time with a friend or loved one who’s a caregiver this holiday season? Here’s a checklist of things you can do to support them at a time of year that can be equal parts joyful and stressful. 💙 (The best part? These might turn into precious holiday memories of your own 😉) #LadyGlaucomflecken #SupportingCaregivers #CoSurvivor #CommunityCaregiving

Bravo to the Office of Emergency Management & Communications, City of Chicago and the Chicago Fire Department!

Early CPR and defibrillation can significantly increase someone's chances of surviving a cardiac arrest. To help you feel confident in using a defib, watch Defib Dani walk you through the simple steps to take to save lives.

Congratulations to Courtney Schwerin O’Reilly on being named a 40 Under 40 recipient at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit 2023! Courtney's journey into sudden cardiac arrest preparedness and survival was fueled by her impressive background in social services and public health. As Executive Director of Illinois Heart Rescue (ILHR), she has tirelessly worked to save lives and improve outcomes for cardiac arrest patients across Illinois. From providing free AEDs and manikins to underserved communities through a community action grant, to training thousands in CPR, Stop the Bleed, and opioid overdose response, Courtney's initiatives have touched countless lives. Her "Learn to Save a Life in 5 Minutes or Less" program has even reached major public events, including Chicago Cubs games and the Scott Air Force Base Air Show. Beyond these impactful programs, Courtney’s leadership prioritizes health equity. ILHR's use of diverse and female-breasted CPR manikins highlights her commitment to addressing disparities in care. As an advocate for every link in the Chain of Survival, her work ensures better preparedness and awareness in the fight against sudden cardiac arrest. Courtney, thank you for your dedication, innovation, and tireless advocacy. Your work inspires us all. #40Under40 #CASSummit2023 #CPRTraining #HealthEquity #AED #ChainOfSurvival

The Office of Emergency Management & Communications, City of Chicago has much to be proud of! This improvement has been a labor of love for so many people. The CFD calltakers at OEMC are setting the standards for many to follow. ❤️ #TCPR #BystanderCPR #telecommunicators

The team has had a wonderful time at the 2nd Arab Resuscitation Council مجلس الإنعاش العربي conference. For life, we meet. 🫶 Elizabeth presented on T-CPR improvements in Illinois, and Courtney presented on our community education initiatives. We are delighted and very proud to share that Beth won first place for oral presentations! A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Zehra' Al-Hilali for inviting us to be a part of this event. The work you do is such an inspiration. We look forward to learning more and sharing with the new friends we have made.

So I did a thing… I was honored to have my abstract chosen for presentation at Arab Resuscitation Council. Today was that presentation❤️ 911 Telecommunicators are the under appreciated HERO’s in our field. Call takers and dispatchers truly save lives before EMS arrives and more people should acknowledge their contributions to pre-hospital care!!! Illinois Heart Rescue- Where Every Heart Matters❤️ Courtney Schwerin O’Reilly Illinois Heart Rescue Arab Resuscitation Council مجلس الإنعاش العربي

Stay informed and understand the differences between these ❤️-related emergencies!👇 🔌 Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem: it occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating 🚿 Heart attack is a plumbing problem: it occurs when blood flow to the heart is stopped

Conference season continues! We are so proud to have Elizabeth Froelich and Courtney Schwerin O’Reilly representing the team to present on T-CPR and community education in Illinois.

In a cardiac emergency, every second is vital. That's why it's crucial to remember these essential steps: Call. Push. Shock. 💓📞💪 1️⃣ 📲 Call - 911 2️⃣ ✋Push - hard and fast 3️⃣ ⚡Shock - Use an AED Join the movement! #CallPushShock #CardiacHealth