Does your child's school have an AED? What parents need to know this heart month

During Heart Month, a poll by the University of Michigan’s Mott Children’s Hospital reveals that many parents are unaware of whether their child's school is equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) and if staff are prepared for cardiac emergencies. Sarah Clark, M.P.H., emphasizes the importance of knowing AED locations and advocating for cardiac emergency plans. Despite laws in over 80% of states requiring CPR training for high school students, only 20% of parents report their teen receiving it, highlighting a need for increased awareness and action among parents to ensure preparedness.