GARDNER WHITE, HENRY FORD HEALTH AND AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE FREE LIFESAVING TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY

American Heart Month CPR + AED training sessions open to the public Thursday, February 22 at Gardner White’s Hall Road Store from 12-4 p.m.

Detroit, MI (February 14, 2024) --- Gardner White, Henry Ford Health and the American Heart Association have teamed up to mark American Heart Month in a meaningful way this year by offering hands-only CPR (HOCPR) and AED training sessions free to the public on Thursday, February 22 between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Gardner White Hall Road store in Shelby Township. To register to attend a 30-minute training session, please visit here. 

“Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in America and directly impacts countless individuals and families in our community,” said Rachel Stewart, president of Gardner White. “We are thrilled to partner with Henry Ford Health and the American Heart Association to not only bring awareness to this disease, but to offer the public a free opportunity to learn critical lifesaving skills.”

Every year, the American Heart Association (AHA) estimates more than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting, including 23,000 children. Immediate, effective CPR can double or even triple someone’s odds of surviving, and it is a skill that a child as young as nine years old can learn.

“The chances of survival and full recovery for victims of cardiac arrest are much lower if they don’t receive bystander CPR immediately,” said Herb Aronow, M.D., MPH, Medical Director of Heart & Vascular Services at Henry Ford Health. “When a person’s heart stops beating, every minute counts, and knowing how to administer CPR can be the difference between a life saved or lost while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.”

"We are excited to take this opportunity to equip Gardner White employees and customers with the skill to go from bystander to lifesaver very quickly by training them in Hands Only CPR,” said Sara Hegarty, Executive Director, American Heart Association of Southeast Michigan. “This is a skill that could save your loved one, friend or co-worker, as the majority of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests will happen in the home or workplace.”

Two Henry Ford Health CPR-certified trainers will be on site to teach attendees how to properly administer “Hand-Only” CPR techniques and demonstrate the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that may one day help them save a life. Any registered attendee older than 12 years of age can participate in the 30-minute training sessions. For more information, visit gardner-white.com.

Gardner White is a proud 112-year family owned and operated business headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Rooted in providing customers quality products, great value and innovative services, Gardner White is dedicated to the communities they serve, and is the proud presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade. With 13 stores throughout metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Saginaw, Gardner White is the only Michigan furniture and mattress store to provide same-day delivery and nighttime delivery for busy working families. From designer brands to budget-friendly finds, Gardner White truly has something for every style and every price point. For more information, visit www.gardner-white.com.

About Gardner White 

Family-owned and operated for 112 years across four generations, Gardner White is Michigan’s #1 furniture and mattress retailer with 13 stores throughout metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Saginaw. Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Gardner White is rooted in providing customers quality products, great value and innovative services, and is deeply dedicated to the communities they serve. Gardner White is the presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade and was recently named Top 100 Retailer in the United States and Best Places to Work by Furniture Today. For more information, visit www.gardner-white.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and X. 

About Henry Ford Health

Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health is committed to partnering with patients and members along their entire health journey. Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail.

It is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs.

With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

The health system is led by President and CEO Robert G. Riney and serves a growing number of customers across 250+ locations throughout Michigan including five acute care hospitals, two destination facilities for complex cancer and orthopedics and sports medicine care, behavioral health, primary care and urgent care centers.

About the American Heart Association 

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for a century. During 2024 - our Centennial year - we celebrate our rich 100-year history and accomplishments. As we forge ahead into our second century of bold discovery and impact our vision is to advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

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