Photo by Shakell James<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Shakell James
\nStaff Writer<\/p>\n

Thee Captivating Class Council in conjunction with SGA Week, hosted their \u201cHeart of Thee Matter\u201d event in honor of American Heart Month.<\/p>\n

This event took place on Feb. 6, 2024 in the Student Center Ballrooms. The collaborators for this event included Helping Heartbeats, American Heart Association, and SodexoMagic.<\/p>\n

Trivia icebreakers were started upon arrival, as well as name submissions for prizes later. The participants played \u201cfour corners\u201d- an interactive game consisting of black history and health questions.<\/p>\n

Line dancing, infographics, fresh fruit, and CPR mannequin practice were the various stations presented that students could participate in.<\/p>\n

Lauren Ballard, Miss Sophomore and a political science major from Monroe, La., emphasized the importance of the event to her fellow classmates.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is essential that as a black community that we become more educated on the health problems that have affected generations in order to avoid them,\u201d Ballard stated.<\/p>\n

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, supports life-saving in case of cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively for blood circulation.<\/p>\n

Shafreta Kelly, the founder and CEO of Helping Heartbeats LLC, is a nationally registered paramedic, and an American Heart Association instructor. Kelly provided CPR training as well as incentives for students to stay informed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know the thought of performing CPR can be uncomfortable for some, but I want them to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform in an uncomfortable situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tips were given for performing emergency CPR on adults and children.<\/p>\n

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    Check the scene for safety<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Check for responsiveness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    If there\u2019s no response, check for a pulse<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tell someone to call 9-1-1\/Get an AED<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Kneel beside the person<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Position locked hands in the center of the chest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Push down hard\/steady (30 Chest Compressions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Give 2 breaths<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use AED as soon as possible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    If infant, use 2 fingers in center chest area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Repeat steps until medical authorities arrive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Kelcey Moore, a sophomore elementary education major from Jackson, Miss., was glad she attended the event.<\/p>\n

    \u201cOverall, I really enjoyed the event. It was very educational to me. It taught me a lot of things I wasn\u2019t aware of, like the functions of a heart. It was also a great way to bring our class together to have a fun event amongst each other,\u201d said Moore.<\/p>\n

    According to Redcross.org, CPR doubles- even triples- the chances of survival when a bystander steps in.\u00a0 As an instructor, Kelly is persistent in elaborating the extensiveness of CPR.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThe mission of Helping Heartbeats, LLC, is to spread CPR awareness and encourage everyone who is willing to learn and participate. I think CPR is overlooked. Most people don\u2019t understand the importance of CPR. People think you have to be a medical professional to perform the lifesaving skill, which is not true,\u201d Kelly stated.<\/p>\n

    Ohmaree Douglas, a junior social work major from Summit, Miss., shared his perspective on the event.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThe Heart of the Matter was a great event for the student body. The student body was able to get hands-on CPR training from a certified instructor. We were able to learn the entire process, as well as precautions if we were ever to be put in that situation. We also had informational flyers and line dance to keep us active throughout the event. Not to mention a healthy fruit assortment that was available to all. It was a great event,\u201d said Douglas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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