Students from HLTH 440 are assisting the NEMO Heart Health Committee again this semester (fall 2011). The major objective of the NEMO Heart Health Committee is: 1) to raise community awareness about AEDs (Artificial External Defibrillators) and how they can be used in case of a sudden cardiac arrest; and 2) to raise money for the purchase of AEDs that will be placed in local businesses and facilities.
In just one year, NEMO Heart Health has placed over 20 AEDs throughout the Kirksville community. The latest placement was at Trinity United Methodist Church in mid-September 2011. The AED was made available in honor of Jack Bowen, former HES faculty member. Pictured in the photo are members of the Bowen family. Chelsie Covey, HS major, served as the AED mascot for the day.