‘UK at the Half’: AED access saves lives
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) — According to the American Heart Association, every year there are 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Of those, only about 10.6% survive. On any given day, approximately 20% of a community is in its schools, including students, teachers, staff and family members. A focused effort on cardiac arrest preparedness in schools is critical to protecting our children and others in the community.
For this “UK at the Half,” Shaun Mohan, M.D., electrophysiologist at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, discusses the mission to expand AED access through education and grassroots community partnerships, and how programs like Project ADAM are working to certify schools as “Heart Safe” — ensuring that faculty, staff and even students are trained and ready to respond in the moments that matter most. Since bringing the national program to central Kentucky in 2023, Mohan and his team have designated 34 schools and community sites as “Heart Safe.”
Learn more about Project ADAM and the importance of AED access and education.
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