Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church Installs AEDs

Natrona Heights, PA, May 18, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, founded in 1864, has taken another progressive step towards the safety of their members when two (2) Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) were installed on Friday by NewHouse Medical. NewHouse is a brand-independent solutions provider that assists in the design, development and implementation of public access AED programs.

Public access AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a condition caused by abnormal heart rhythms called arrhythmias. Victims of SCA collapse and quickly lose consciousness, often without warning. Unless a normal heart rhythm is restored, death will follow within a matter of minutes.

“Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church is setting a great example for the rest of the country. Public access AEDs should be available at every church and public facility,” said Vince Mosesso, Jr., MD, FACEP, associate professor of emergency medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, medical director prehospital care, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, medical director, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association. “With a complete AED system available for less than $1,000, there is no excuse for the lack of this life-saving equipment.”

“As the age of our congregation increases, we felt it necessary and prudent to install at least one AED in our church facility,” said Ray Kerr, President of the Board of Deacons and Co-Chairman of the Technology Committee. “It provides peace of mind to know that if a heart attack were to occur – we’re prepared.”

"As a member of this church, I commend the Board on their decision to purchase an AED," said Jason Heffran, Managing Partner and CEO of NewHouse Medical. "In response, our company donated a second AED so as to not leave one area of the facility unprotected. I feel it was the right thing to do."

* About Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church

Founded in 1864, NHPC is located at 1428 Broadview Blvd in Natrona Heights. For 143 years, the church has been spreading God’s word throughout the community. Reverend R. Cameron Malcolm IV has recently celebrated his 20th year as Pastor. NHPC is believed to be the first “Heart Safe” church facility in the area.

Little Known Fact: The church’s Youth Programs average more than 130 high school, middle school and elementary school members at each meeting. Regardless of church affiliation, NHPC welcomes the youth with open arms to participate in these activities. For more information, call (724) 224-7338.

* About NewHouse Medical

NewHouse Medical is a brand-independent solutions provider that assists in the design, development and implementation of public access AED programs. Through NewHouse Medical’s AED Deployment Program, they hope to remove the obstacles many institutions face in the acquisition of AEDs.

For additional information about how to use or purchase a public access AED, please visit http://www.newhousemedical.com or call (800) 675-9597.

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