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** We are two weeks into this year’s
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** STOP THE BLEED® Month!
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We love seeing all of the incredible organizations and individuals participating in various STOP THE BLEED® Month activites this May. Whether it’s setting up training sessions for their communities, encouraging others to get trained, spreading the word about the campaign, applying for a Grant or Scholarship…we want to send a HUGE thank you!

Be sure to keep up the great work this month, as we are only 9 days away from this year’s STOP THE BLEED® Day on May 23, 2024!

What’s Happening this STOP THE BLEED® Month?

The Stop The Bleed Coalition is hosting a Live Webinar this STOP THE BLEED® Day for Licensed Instructors and Organizations!

When? May 23, 2024 12:00pm EST to 1:00pm EST

Who can join?

This webinar is only available to licensed STOP THE BLEED® Instructors ([link removed])

and members of organizations who have been issued a

STOP THE BLEED® Educational License ([link removed]) .

Why should you join?

Hear directly from Stop The Bleed Coalition Chair Dr. Matthew Levy

and Executive Director of the STOP THE BLEED® Project Patrick O’Neill.

Learn more about the Resources the Coalition has available for STOP THE BLEED® Licensees and get a sneak peak at what’s coming next

(Hint: the NEW STOP THE BLEED® training system + more!).
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The STOP THE BLEED® Project 2024 Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications!

The STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program ([link removed]) , now in its 5th year, has awarded STOP THE BLEED® equipment grants to organizations across the United States.

The 2024 grant cycle is NOW OPEN! Grant applicants must have been issued a

STOP THE BLEED® Educational License ([link removed]) or have an application pending.

**Applicants must be organizations based in the United States.**
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** York Technical College to Host STOP THE BLEED® Event Aimed at Saving Lives in Our Community
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York Technical College

“Free Stop the Bleed Training – It’s CPR’s Cooler Cousin.”

On Thursday, May 23, York Technical College will host a free “Stop the Bleed” training day for the community. Certification only takes one hour, and our goal is to certify 200 people. The event will take place at the Rock Hill campus in the Anne Springs Close Learning Commons starting at 1 p.m.

STOP THE BLEED® training sessions will be held at 1pm and 4pm.

Attendees should, “prepare to be inspired by hero stories from local first responders and by a survivor’s tale of courage and resilience. We will share a heartfelt EMS appreciation message and a special highlight from EMS Program Alumni.”

You will also have the chance to meet local first responders, ask questions about the job, and show your gratitude!
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** Hospitals across Central Nebraska train residents how to stop a bleed
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KSNB Local, May 8th

Hospitals across Central Nebraska are training people how to stop a bleed.

The goal is to show life-threatening blood loss looks like; as each year, 5 million people die from accidental trauma. Learning how to stop is knowledge everyone should learn because you never know when you have to stop a bleed.

Mindy Walters is the Trauma Program Manager at CHI Health St. Francis, and said, “Many people think of big disaster, school shootings, and things like that where they need this kind of training but really what it boils down to is everyday injuries,” said Walters. “You may be driving along and come across a car accident. Your neighbor may be cutting trees and accidentally drop the chainsaw on their leg. Those are more of the type of injuries that we see. But again, you want to be prepared if something major does happen as well.” Walters has been an emergency room nurse for over 20 years, and said some people think stopping a bleed is common sense. But there are times it’s not simple.

“I learned that the packing the wound is the most...one of the most important things,” said Janet Enck, participant in Stop the Bleed training. “I would’ve never thought to do that. I would’ve just done pressure, so you know I would’ve done it wrong. So at least now I know how to do it correctly.”

Enck said she experienced an incident when her dog had a gapping wound, and she didn’t know how to treat it. Enck also works with the elderly. Learning how to stop a bleed is a life-saving skill we all should learn, because you never know when you’ll be called upon to save a life.
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@alkemist_prepper

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A big achievement for me, but above all a goal: to know how to help those who are in danger!

@mrcc8012

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@stopthebleedcoalition Raise your hand!

@staffordfire47

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Last month we held our biennial STOP THE BLEED® training class, which teaches our firefighters techniques to save lives in life threatening bleeding situations

@yanek43

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The first STOP THE BLEED® training session of the season is in the books!

During the hands-on classes, all participants in the course learned practical skills.

At the end of the class, we prepared an unexpected test, which the students handled flawlessly!

@david118511

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The STOP THE BLEED® course is not exclusive to bullet wounds or other consequences in the Tactical field. It’s a lifestyle to have the training and tools to save a person’s life.

Still looking for ways to get involved this Stop the Bleed Month?

Here are a few ideas to get you started:
1. Attend a Training Session: Check out local training events in your area and sign up to learn valuable bleeding control techniques from certified instructors. These hands-on sessions will give you the skills and confidence you need to spring into action during an emergency.
2. Get Certified: Take your commitment to the next level by becoming a certified STOP THE BLEED® Instructor ([link removed]) . You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to teach others how to save lives, multiplying the impact of this critical initiative. You can apply to become an instructor here
3. Apply for a Scholarship: If you are a U.S. High School student, you can apply for our National Scholarship or our Instructor Impact Scholarship ([link removed]) and win a monetary award alongside free STOP THE BLEED® kits for your School
4. Apply for a STOP THE BLEED® Grant: Are you a school, a government agency, non-profit, or civic organization? Don’t let budget worries prevent your STOP THE BLEED® training! The STOP THE BLEED® Grant Program ([link removed]) , now in its 5th year, has awarded STOP THE BLEED® equipment grants to organizations across the United States. To be eligible to apply, your organization must have an Educational License.
5. Spread the Word: Share information about Stop the Bleed with your friends, family, and colleagues. The more people who are aware of this life-saving initiative, the greater impact we can make together. You can also apply to become an official STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador ([link removed]) and you’ll be given tools and information that can help you share our campaign!
6. Get Ready to #RaiseYourHand: help create more awareness of STOP THE BLEED® by taking a picture with one of our Raise Your Hand posters ([link removed]) and sharing the photo on social media using #raiseyourhand and tagging @stopthebleedproject. In the caption, tell us why YOU decided to #raiseyourhand to STOP THE BLEED®.
7. Prepare an Emergency Kit: Stock up on essential first aid supplies ([link removed]) , including tourniquets, pressure dressings, and hemostatic agents. Keep a kit in your car, at home, and at work so you're always ready to respond to a bleeding emergency.
8. Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date on the campaign by following STOP THE BLEED® on social media.

For more information about this year’s STOP THE BLEED® Month and

Day activities:
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** Submit your STOP THE BLEED® News!
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Have relevant news to share with us? Want to highlight STOP THE BLEED® news from an organization or members of your community? Submit your story below!
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** STOP THE BLEED® License Program
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New and Improved!

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** Podcast News
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** Listen to the Newest Episode: Saving Strangers: A Passion for Service and a Rural Small Business:
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Hear from Andrew Mavar, a veteran, STOP THE BLEED® Instructor, and business owner who used STOP THE BLEED® skills and saved a life during a life-threatening motor cross incident.
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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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