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Immediate CPR saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital

On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital 

If someone experiences cardiac arrest—a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating—what’s the best way to keep that person alive?

Oct 14, 2020

Screenshot of The Adventures of Patoo, a classroom-based program to improve digital health literacy among students.

UBC program teaches kids how to navigate health information online

Smartphones, tablets and laptops are likely on many kids’ wish lists to Santa this year. But for the lucky ones whose wishes come true, parents and guardians may be wondering how to ensure youngsters know how to safely navigate the online world.

Dec 13, 2018

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