The Rotary-Kerber HeartSafe Campaign's mission is to increase the survival rate of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in Iowa City and Coralville by motivating laypersons to intervene effectively using CPR and AEDs.
Why We Are Here
Click below to watch a roughly 1-minute video on the value of CPR and our offer of training and discounted AEDs.
The Value of a Minute
Early bystander intervention saves lives. Tap below to see the importance of each passing minute.
1 MIN
1 MIN
Victim is collapsed – check breathing and dial 911
2 MIN
2 MIN
Immediate CPR and early defibrillation are crucial in saving the victim’s life
3 MIN
3 MIN
Without treatment at this point, the victim’s chances of survival drop another 10%
4 - 5 MIN
4 - 5 MIN
Defibrillation and CPR raise the victim’s survival rate from 6% to 74%
6 MIN
6 MIN
Without treatment, the victim’s survival rates decrease to 40 – 60%
7 - 8 MIN
7 - 8 MIN
Without treatment, the victim’s survival rates decrease to 20 – 30%
9 - 10 MIN
9 - 10 MIN
Without treatment, the victim’s survival rates are decreased to 10%
11 MIN
11 MIN
This is the national average response time for emergency services in an urban area, the ambulance should be arriving
Success Stories
Watch our HeartSafe Community Announcement!
Watch the official announcement, February 14, 2023 from the Johnson County Ambulance Service.
Johnson County is Officially a HeartSafe Community!
Johnson County, Iowa has been designated as the fourth HeartSafe Community in the United States! What is a HeatSafe Community? HeartSafe Community designation is a set of criteria and guidelines designed to improve outcomes to sudden cardiac arrest emergencies through a specific set of training, preparation and
Two runners had cardiac arrests. A cardiologist was racing behind them.
This article originally appeared on November 24, 2022 in The Washington Post by Kelyn Soong. Please read the full article here. Steven Lome, a cardiologist and distance runner, had never witnessed anybody experience a cardiac arrest during a road race. Nor did he expect to use his
2022 HeartSafe Day Celebration
What a great HeartSafe Celebration we had last night! Beautiful and tasty food by Catered by Charlotte, recognition of AED Treasure Hunt winners, celebration of HeartSafe Heroes, updates on the success of PulsePoint in Johnson County, and lots of fun!
