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What is National Stop the Bleed Day?

National Stop the Bleed Day is one of the largest public health initiatives in the United States. This campaign aims to directly save lives through an effort to increase public awareness and encourage people and organizations across the country to get trained with life-saving Stop the Bleed techniques, so they can be ready to take action and stop everyday instances of life-threatening bleeding in their homes and communities. This year marked the ninth annual National Stop the Bleed Day!

Why is Stop the Bleed important?

The number-one cause of preventable death after an injury is bleeding. Experts say it takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes to die from blood loss and 7 to 10 minutes is the average EMS response time. By arming people with the knowledge and tools to act swiftly in times of crisis, we're creating a community that's better prepared to face the unexpected, ultimately saving lives!

Where can I find a Stop the Bleed course?

Contact Connie Clark, Injury Prevention Coordinator. She is happy to set a course and come to you to facilitate.