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** Truwit ’23 Shares Her Inspiring Story on The Kelly Clarkson Show
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Yale Bulldogs || February 17, 2024

Ali Truwit '23 shared her inspiring story on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Friday. Truwit, a four-year letter winner for the Yale women's swimming and diving team, tragically lost her foot and part of her leg in a shark attack while she was swimming in Turks and Caicos two days after graduation. Now, Truwit is training to compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.
"Swimming was the first thing that saved my life and the second was my teammate Sophie [Pilkinton] '19. She applied a tourniquet on my leg and stopped the bleeding. I'm forever indebted to her," Truwit told Clarkson on the show.
Truwit was airlifted to Miami where a team of trauma doctors and another teammate Hannah [Walsh] '19 continued to save her life. She underwent surgeries to fight infection and had blood transfusions. On her 23rd birthday, she underwent amputation.

"That was followed by lots of tears and pain and devastation, and really big and heavy questions going through my mind in the hospital," Truwit said.
Ten days before the attack, she had completed a marathon with her mother Jody, who was captain of the Yale women's swimming and diving team in 1991. Ali was determined not to lose her love of the water, and Paralympics evolved as a once in a lifetime chance to compete for her country. The 2024 Paralympics will come nearly a year after the attack and amputation.
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** New STOP THE BLEED® Instructor Licensing Program Now Available
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JEMS || February 15, 2024

In response to the growing demand for STOP THE BLEED® training, the U.S. Department of Defense has approved a NEW STOP THE BLEED® instructor licensing program that is designed for EMS professionals seeking to teach STOP THE BLEED® to their communities or organizations. There is no cost for individuals to become licensed and it only takes a few minutes to complete an online application ([link removed]) .

Many EMS professionals are already engaged in the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, using it to build resilience in their communities. The new program is designed to empower more EMS professionals to get involved by making it easier to apply for a license and to support approved instructors with all of the resources they need.

The Stop the Bleed Coalition has made available a wide variety of free tools and resources to support a STOP THE BLEED® instructor’s work, the materials include:
* Essentials of STOP THE BLEED® Training Course
* Essentials of STOP THE BLEED® Course available in Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Hebrew
* STOP THE BLEED® Style Guide
* Co-Branded Licensee Certificates
* Co-Branded Trainee Certificates
* Customizable Promotional Posters for STOP THE BLEED® training
* Step-By-Step Bleeding Emergency Care Poster
* Access to the STOP THE BLEED® Virtual Skills Verification Program
* Licensee Portal to Access all Resources
* Customizable Social Media Assets
* STOP THE BLEED® News updates

These materials are approved and licensed by the U.S. Department of Defense and include the most accurate and up to date training techniques and knowledge, as well as free assets and promotional materials to make community outreach simple for Instructors.

As first responders, EMS professionals possess expertise in trauma care, making them ideal educators. By sharing STOP THE BLEED® techniques, they empower community members to take life-saving actions before professional help arrives. This initiative enhances overall community preparedness, reduces response times, and ultimately saves lives. The knowledge imparted by EMS professionals becomes a vital tool for individuals to make a difference in critical situations, reinforcing the interconnectedness of community safety and the essential role of pre-hospital care.
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** Woodbury, NJ schools prepare for shootings with "Stop the Bleed" training and classroom kits
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CBS News || February 15, 2024

Wednesday's shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade is once again serving as a reminder that gun violence can happen anywhere, including in schools. A day before the shooting, teachers and administrators at Walnut Street School in Woodbury held STOP THE BLEED® training, which teaches people how to treat traumatic bleeding injuries by using tourniquets, wound dressings and their own hands. School Resource Officer Michael Magee, who led the training Tuesday afternoon, said the police department has worked with every school in Woodbury and Woodbury Heights to place "Stop the Bleed" kits in every single classroom.

"I think, at this point, we are one of the most prepared communities on the East Coast," Magee said. Paula Goodwin is a Woodbury City Public Schools teacher who attended Tuesday's training. "If one of my students is in harm's way, I want to make sure I'm jumping in," Goodwin said. "I think, as an educator, it's best to be prepared for any situation that life can throw our way." Goodwin hopes parents will understand that teachers are doing everything they can to keep their children safe. "Their kids are in the best hands possible," Goodwin said. "We would keep their kids safe no matter the cost."
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** @elultimocoral
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Instagram || February 15

1st Day SVB Course and Bleeding Control. Congratulations to all!

Thanks to FECDAS and STOP THE BLEED®. (translated from Spanish)


** @ccsna.wsu
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Instagram || February 14

We’re partnering with @stopthebleedproject to bring you another opportunity to save a life!

Spokane, we hope you join us

Thursday 2/29 at 17:00 in SNRS 205

(This event is rumored to sometimes have a raffle at the end…)

P.S. S1s and S2s- this is a fantastic skill to have on your resume if you have not attended yet


** @TraumaSoapBoxes
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Twitter || February 16

It’s a beautiful day to teach @StopTheBleed in the community


** @BridgetHeroffRN
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Twitter || February 16

@barrington220 #schoolnurses became @StopTheBleed trainers today thanks to the help of @LakeCoHealth. These nurses continue to go above and beyond for the safety and health of our students and staff!


** Submit your STOP THE BLEED® News!
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** STOP THE BLEED® License Program
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New and Improved!

Get Licensed and get access to free services and support
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For People Who Want to Teach
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For Schools at All Levels
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For Organizations - Teach Your Community to STB
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For Organizations - Help Us Promote the Campaign!
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** Podcast News
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** Tune into the STOP THE BLEED® Podcast
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Hear from medical professionals, trainers, survivors, bystanders, and to learn about the importance of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. New episodes are always added so check in to hear the latest.
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** Connect with the Stop the Bleed Coalition
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The Coalition is a community of individuals and organizations who are passionate about the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. The Coalition’s goal is to support the growth and impact of the campaign by providing access to information and services to the growing STOP THE BLEED® community as well as financial support to the STOP THE BLEED® Project.

STOP THE BLEED® is a national campaign to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. It is a public/private partnership led by the Department of Defense and many other stakeholders, including the Stop the Bleed Coalition.
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