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American Heart Association Reveals HandsOnly CPR Training Kiosk In November, the American Heart Association and the Greater Omaha Chamber debuted Nebraska’s first HandsOnly CPR Training Kiosk in the Westroads Mall. The new kiosk will provide Hands-Only CPR training to the public in as little as five minutes. Recent studies have found that Hands-Only CPR is equally as effective as conventional mouth-to-mouth CPR, and people are more likely to feel comfortable performing it. The kiosk is a revolutionary new way of spreading this information to as many people as possible. The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Each Hands-Only CPR training kiosk features a touch screen that displays a brief video tutorial followed by a practice session and a 30-second CPR test. With the help of a practice manikin (a rubber torso), the kiosk provides feedback about the depth and rate of compressions and proper hand placement.

The American Heart Association has been actively teaching about Hands-Only CPR since it launched the Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour in 2012. Their first CPR kiosk was launched at the Dallas/ Ft. Worth International Airport. In the first two years alone, more than 25,000 people learned CPR in an airport. The American Heart Association hopes to replicate that success in Omaha. To learn more, visit www.heart.org.

Omaha Women’s Triathlon Adds Half Marathon for 2020 On May 30, the Omaha Women’s Triathlon returns to Flanagan Lake and Recreation Area in Northwest Omaha. Beginning at 8 a.m., the race starts with a swim in the lake, followed by a bike ride and then a run near Flanagan Lake. Now in its 10th year, the race has been a popular endurance event for many years and is the only female multi-sport event in the area.

#PrintProudDigitalSmart “We are excited to add a half-marathon option this year. Our hope is to provide an outlet for women in Omaha to feel strong, powerful, and successful while making strides towards better health,” said Alan Kohll, founder of Race Omaha. To expand the event to more participants, Race Omaha is giving athletes many options to choose from, including the Sprint (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run) and Super Sprint Triathlon, which is half the distance (375m swim, 10K bike and 2.5K run). If you are more team-oriented you can opt to be part of a relay team and choose your favorite sport. For runners, they can choose between a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K run. Race Omaha Event Series is produced by Mimran Event Management, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, organized to provide opportunities for all ages and abilities to actively participate in events to promote healthy lifestyles. For event details and more information on the Omaha Women’s Triathlon visit raceomaha.com. Additional questions can be directed to Alan Kohll at (402) 212-7508 / alan@omahatriathlon.com.

Revelation Health Opens in Papillion On October 14, Revelation Health & Wellness opened its doors to the Papillion community at 249 Olson Dr., STE 103. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on December 4 with the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate. Owner Dr. Steve Lapke is excited to offer a holistic approach to medicine that includes physical, emotional, and spiritual health. His wife Brook will manage all administrative aspects of the practice so he can focus on clients. Their mission is to foster self-renewal by providing personalized healthcare in an environment focused on dignity and respect. Revelation Health & Wellness is a concierge medicine clinic that prioritizes physician-patient relationship in a truthful and respectful environment. Dr. Lapke wants all of his patients to be able to maintain their dignity through all steps of the treatment process. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in anytime for a visit or call (402) 715-4855 to make an appointment. You can also learn more about treatment options online at revelationhealthmd.com.

American Lung Association Releases 18th Annual “State of Tobacco Control” Report On January 29, the American Lung Association released the 18th annual State of Tobacco Control report, which finds that in 2019 Nebraska earned mixed grades on its efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including e-cigarettes. The report calls for proven tobacco control policies in light of the fact that the country’s youth vaping epidemic worsened in 2019. The need for Nebraska to take action to protect youth from all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, is more urgent than ever, with the youth vaping epidemic continuing its alarming rise to 27.5%. This is a staggering 135% increase in high school e-cigarette use in just the past two years, and close to three million more kids started vaping in that time period, setting them up for a lifetime of addiction. The Lung Association finds opportunities in 2020 for Nebraska officials to take action by increasing tobacco taxes, adding e-cigarettes to the smokefree law, and increasing funding for tobacco prevention and control programs. To learn more and support the work the association does, call 1-(800) 586-4872 or visit Lung.org.

MARCH 2020 Strictly Business 33 Clearwater Counseling Launches “Wellness Wednesday” Weekly Social Media Series Clearwater Counseling recently began a new weekly social media series titled Wellness Wednesday designed to raise awareness for mental health and promote healthy living. The series offers resources, tips, facts, and insight from an experienced team of therapists. Wellness Wednesday will utilize short videos or graphics to discuss various wellness and mental health topics. The new campaign will directly correlate with Clearwater’s existing blog. A variety of videos are already available on their Facebook page (@clearwatercounselingpcne) discussing what to expect when going into therapy, anxiety, etc. Clearwater Counseling is a mental health services provider that works with individuals with a variety of mental health diagnoses. They help people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, trauma, addiction, parenting problems, and more. To learn more about staff or resources available to you, visit clearwatercounselingpc. org. To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please contact (308) 210-8487 / info@clearwatercounselingne.org.

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Nebraska Community Blood Bank Hosts Blood Drive with Broadcasters Unite for Life The Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) recently partnered with local radio and news broadcasters for the Broadcasters Unite for Life Blood Drive in which donors gave a total of 122 units of blood. The event, which took place on January 23, boasted some of Nebraska’s top broadcasters from the 10/11 News, KFRX 106.3, and KFOR Radio. Broadcasters Unite for Life is hosted twice a year in the winter and summer, which are particularly hard times of year to meet the needs of local hospitals in terms of units of blood.

Donors who attended the drive enjoyed food from Famous Dave’s, a voucher for a Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, a free shirt, and more treats. Brad Anderson, news meteorologist from 10/11, spent the day encouraging others to give blood by donating while giving the weather report. The NCBB is thankful for an industry of local broadcasters who support them bi-annually through their audience.

Hosting a blood drive is a great way to support the community, and the Nebraska Community Blood Bank makes it simple for your business or organization to save lives. Contact them at ncbb.org or 1-(877) 486-9414 to learn more.

34 Strictly Business MARCH 2020 #PrintProudDigitalSmart 1501 Jackson Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 402.999.2329 EMSCULPT Open House March 12 4 - 6 PM American Heart Association to Host OmahaCouncil Bluffs Heart Walk May 30 The American Heart Association’s annual Omaha-Council Bluffs Heart Walk is taking place on Saturday, May 30. The Heart Walk, which will be held at Stinson Park, is sponsored locally by University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medicine, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The Heart Walk is open to all in the community to change the story of heart disease and stroke in Greater Omaha. Those who participate are committed to funding research that keeps hearts beating. By participating in the Heart Walk, people are joining a million Heart Walk Heroes from across the nation raising funds for lifesaving science—science that can teach us all how to live longer and be #HealthyForGood. The American Heart Association invites people to take a few minutes to consider the lives you are going to help change for the better through your leadership and donations so that the lives of more moms, dads, brothers, aunts, and babies are saved. Join the Heart Walk this month to help keep hearts everywhere beating and take steps to cure heart disease and stroke. The Heart Walks are now part of the Healthy For Good initiative, which is the American Heart Association’s initiative to inspire all Americans to live healthier lives and create lasting change. It focuses on the simple idea that making small changes today can create a difference for generations to come. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For more information about registering for the Omaha-Council Bluffs Heart Walk, visit OmahaHeartWalk.com.

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