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Published August 08, 2012, 12:00 AM

Free CPR classes offered by Sanford Health

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important skill that can make the difference of life and death for someone in need. Jay Johnson, LPN, is offering free CPR classes at Sanford Health. Classes are Monday nights at 7 and 8 p.m. and are 30 to 40 minutes long, with time for questions and answers.

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    Dana Bernardy learned the “hands only” CPR method in a recent class led by Jay Johnson, LPN, of Sanford Health in Alexandria while her co-worker, Karla Mikkelson, waited her turn. Both are employees at the Echo Press. Sanford Health is offering the classes free on Monday evenings. For information, call (320) 762-6808. (Photo by Echo Press staff)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important skill that can make the difference of life and death for someone in need.

Jay Johnson, LPN, is offering free CPR classes at Sanford Health. Classes are Monday nights at 7 and 8 p.m. and are 30 to 40 minutes long, with time for questions and answers.

The method taught is “Hands Only” CPR, which can be as effective as conventional CPR, according to the American Heart Association.

Classes are held in the education room at Sanford Health, which is between the clinic main doors and the Alexandria Apothecary entrance.

Questions can be answered by Jay Johnson at (320) 762-6808 or via e-mail at jay.johnson@sanfordhealth.org.

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