Anoka Heart Safe Community

02/13/2020

I believe this is as good of a time as any to highlight the importance of learning CPR and the use of an AED. Here is one of the most physically fit professional athletes in the world and he suffered sudden cardiac arrest during the first period of a game. Many people still fall into the assumption that exercise and eating correctly will automatically guarantee this will ever happen. Both will absolutely go a long way preventing events such as this but keep in mind that anyone of any physical condition can still fall victim to SCA. To be clear, I’m not advocating you set aside healthy habits, I’m simply pointing out SCA can happen to anyone of any physical fitness so it’s essential we all learn what to do. Don’t wait for the help, BE the help!

Blues defenseman Bouwmeester was rushed to hospital Tuesday after collapsing on the bench. St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong said the 36-year-old is undergoing tests to determine the cause of cardiac event.

05/23/2019

Another local (Minnesota) save.

Thanks to tireless work by the two nurse runners, Kurt Niederloh was able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.

02/12/2019

Don’t wait for the help, be the help.

It was truly a "miracle on ice" when a North Carolina doctor saved a fellow hockey player's life during a pickup game.

04/23/2018

‼️AED SAVE ‼️
On Sunday, 04/22/2018, at 10:35 AM, Officers from the Anoka Police Department responded to a medical at the 4H building at the Anoka County Fairgrounds after a person had collapsed. Upon arrival, Officers determined the male was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Officers took over CPR from bystanders and applied an AED to the patient. The AED delivered one shock to the patient and CPR was continued. At one point the patient grabbed an officer's hand and tried to speak. A pulse was located again and the male was transported to Mercy hospital where he is stable and recovering.

04/09/2018

••• CPR SAVE •••
On Wednesday, 04/04/2018, at 4:06 PM, Officers from the Anoka Police Department responded to a medical at Federal Cartridge after a person had collapsed. Upon arrival, Officers determined the male was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Federal Cartridge medical staff applied an AED, which advised not to shock the patient. The Officers began chest compressions and rescue breathing, which was followed by further interventions by Allina Paramedics. After several minutes, a pulse was located again and the male was transported to the hospital where he also began breathing on his own.

04/06/2018

We had a CPR save Wednesday night in town! More info forthcoming.

11/11/2017

Please, if you saw anything please call ACSO.

11/09/2017

Thanks to the Applewood Pointe Residents for having us in for a Heartsafe Class. Thank you FF Andy Rakotz-Anoka Champlin Fire Department and Sgt. Glen Schneider- Champlin Police Department for the assistance.

10/25/2017

It's been a hectic week this far so I didn't get to post this. Monday night I was able to train around 35 of the coaches for Anoka Area Hockey Association at their meeting. The meeting went long for them so I thank each of them for being there to the end.

10/03/2017

Hello, I am Officer Paul Schley with the Anoka Police Department's Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Unit. Our agency has decided to join Nextdoor to share information and updates that have a direct impact on your neighborhood. Let me assure you that your Nextdoor neighborhood conversa...