Nita McClellan, Public Affairs Officer (9180 577-3704 (office) (918) 577-7960 (Cell) [email protected] News Release

Department of Veterans Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2016 No. 16-36

FREE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CLASS FOR VETERANS

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Veteran and Family Advisory Council will sponsor a

Basic Life Support (BLS) class for Veterans on July 23 at 10 a.m. at Go Ye Village, located at 1201 W.

4th St. in Tahlequah.

The BLS training helps individuals respond safely and effectively to medical emergencies. The course includes: scene safety and assessment, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated

External Defibrillator (AED) use for adults, children and infants and obstructed airways.

Veterans will receive free certification cards upon completion of the class. Class size is limited to 10. To RSVP, please contact Jim Wilson at 918-718-9045 or [email protected].

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