Horn Memorial Hospital is offering a “Stop the Bleed” course for the
general public. The purpose of the “Stop
the Bleed” program is to empower individuals on how to make a difference in a
life-threatening emergency. This
one-hour class will teach the basic techniques of how to stop a bleed.
The course is FREE to the public and will be held on Monday, February 18th
from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Horn Memorial Hospital. Pre-Registration is required. Please register by calling Angie Frank, BSN,
RN, Education Nurse at 712-364-7236. The
class size is limited to eight participants with a minimum of three to hold the
class.
Angie Frank, class instructor stated, “The only thing more tragic from a
death from bleeding is a death that could have been prevented. We hope to
receive a lot of interest in this course and to fill the class to capacity.”