People trained in hands-only CPR
Number of training events in WNY
Sports Safety: CPR/AED Awareness & Community Education
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Buffalo Black Nurses, Inc. and UBMD Emergency Medicine are working together to promote CPR and AED awareness with a variety of informational and hands-only training sessions throughout Western New York.
To date, more than 15,000 Western New York community members have been empowered with life-saving CPR/AED skills, thanks to the ongoing community education initiatives.
Save lives and win Bills playoff tickets!
Join the Cardiac Crusade in registering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout Western NY. AEDs are vital life saving devices during a cardiac arrest. The person who registers the most AEDs in Western NY from Jan 13 – 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM will win two Bud Light Club tickets to Sunday’s game vs the Ravens (1/19/25, 6:30 PM). Winner announced 1/18/25 at 12:00PM.
Your Hands Can Save A Life
News and Events
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The Fall 2023 issue of UB Medicine is out now!
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Media Coverage
See recent media coverage of UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s CPR/AED work and community initiatives.
WKBW
‘A lot of people aren’t aware’: UB Med students, other organizations push to register AEDs across WNY
WBEN
How Erie County will become a HEARTSafe community by 2025
Niagara Frontier Publications
Erie County sets goal to be a HEARTSafe community by 2025
The Buffalo News
Buffalo Bills Athletic Training and Medical Staff to be Honored at ESPYs
Hands-Only CPR
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Hands-Only CPR
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Learn to use an AED
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Learn to use an AED
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Take a Course in Person
American Heart Association
Mercy Flight
Red Cross
University at Buffalo
Resources for after you perform CPR
CPR Tips With The Buffalo Bills
Learn some tips on how to perform CPR and how to use an AED with Safety Damar Hamlin, Head Athletic Trainer Nate Breske, and Assistant Athletic Trainer Denny Kellington.
Buffalo Black Nurses, Inc.
Black Nurses Buffalo Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of underserved communities in the Buffalo area. We are a passionate team of nurses, and community members who are devoted to providing quality care and support to those in need.
We are committed to empowering Black nurses and advocating for health equity in our community. We strive to create a safe and welcoming space for those seeking healthcare and education, and we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our community.
Event Videos
Watch the videos below and see how the student athlete CPR training events went at area high schools.
Maryvale High School
UB Ortho and the Buffalo Bills teamed up with Maryvale High School to teach CPR to student athletes. See WGRZ’s news coverage of the Maryvale Event by clicking the button below.
Lockport High School
14,000+ youth athletes and family members across WNY trained in hands-only CPR/AED use!
Juneteenth Event Photos
The Juneteenth Festival was a big success promoting of CPR/AED awareness. Below are some photos of the actual event.
