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    2 day cpr training

    2 day cpr training tbd 6/11/26 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM

    WPI wellness staff cpr training

    WPI wellness staff cpr training 5/18/26 2:00 PM - 3:00
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    2026 Central MA Heart & Stroke Walk

    2026 Central MA Heart & Stroke Walk Fitton Field, Home of the Worcester Bravehearts. Located on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross. 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Sharing an exciting event taking place on May 30th at Fitton Field, Home of the Worcester Bravehearts! UMass Chan will be participating in the 2026 Central Massachusetts Heart & Stroke Walk, in partnership with the American Heart Association.

    We will be performing a large bystander hands-only CPR demonstration on the field at the walk and allow participants to come down on the baseball field and be trained. There will also be a table available up on the concourse before the program begins to train others.

    WE NEED AS MANY HANDS AS POSSIBLE!!!!

    Reach out to Jill.Anderson@umassmed.edu for more info!
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