Free Stop the Bleed Training

Lakewood Health System’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team is offering a free Stop the Bleed® training to the public on Wednesday, July 16^th from 12 to 12:45 p.m.

The training will take place in the Burlington conference room, located just inside Door C at Lakewood’s Senior Campus (401 Prairie Ave. NE – Staples).

All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend this training which is part of a national campaign that empowers bystanders to control life-threatening bleeding before medical help arrives.

During this hands-on training, attendees will be educated on basic bleeding control techniques, such as applying direct pressure, packing wounds, and using tourniquets, with the ultimate goal of saving lives.

No RSVP is required, but if you have questions, you can call 218-894-8010.