1985 [PDF] - Yosemite

J :"’.i iCPR Training OfferedBy Ruth Thorsen, Training CoordinatorYosemite CommunityAssistance ProgramTwo million people in the United States have a heart attack eachyear. Of that number, about one million will die. Medical research Yosemite is certainly one of the most beautiful places in thehas proven that if the cardiac victim has received CPR first aid world. Its beauty and pristine nature summon many to comewithin the first few minutes of being stricken, as many as fifty percentof the fatalities might be saved.ployees stay for great lengths of time. Many come because theyhere to work. However, because of the limited season, few em-CPR, or cardiopulminary resuscitation, provides artificial circulationor breathing to a person whose heart and or lungs have cern what to do in life -- where am I going, what changes do Iare in transition in life; others for a break in routine, some to dis-stopped functioning because of a heart attack, shock, drowning or need to make in my life. Some come to get away from a problemother causes. External cardiac compressions administered manuallyare alternated with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in order to ought to be conducive to either pursuit.and some come for a career. Such a beautiful and natural settingstimulate the natural functions of the heart and lungs. Since sixty Many are able to come here for a brief or repeated stay andto seventy percent of sudden deaths caused by cardiac arrest occurbefore hospitalization, it is clear that the community deserves the Eden they sought,find it rewarding, helpful and exciting. Others find it anything butto be recognized as the ultimate coronary care unit.We have in Yosemite the same personality and people problemsyou would find anywher else in our society. However,The strenuous nature of activities in which visitors and residentsalike participate in Yosemite, such as hiking, skiing, swimming,running and bicycling provides a climate in which the generally younger adults, college-age men and women. Fewthere are unique aspects to our communiiy. Our population ispossibility of cardiac stress is increased. Yosemite receives nearly who live here have the support of family structure or long-termthree million visitors a year, many of them not physically prepared friendships with whom to share life.for the altitudes or the activities they will undertake. As members A community needs a stabilizing force within itself. Individualsof the Yosemite community we should all be prepared to offer" feeling trapped in a destructive or frustrating situation -- relationships,drugs or drinking -- need, at times, to turn to othersemergency assistance.The Employee Training Center offers monthly classes in CPR along the way. The Yosemite Community Assistance Program iswhich are certified by the American Red Cross. Classes are also providing that confidential assistance and referral. Our volun-are not trained professionals. They are friends, neighbors,offered in Multimedia and Standard First Aid. Call the EmployeeteersTraining Center, extension 1448, to sign up for the next available community members and co-workers who are interested in youclass.and the help and support you need. To receive assistance thereare people here who care. Please call.i.Bob CarrollJoe HigueraHome: Cabin 16-EI Portal Home: 372-4216Work: 372-4461 ext. 521/524 Work: 372-4461 ext. 288Sharon JohnsonWork: 372-4461; ext. 529Chris ThorpeHome: 372-4344Work: 372-4461 ext. 416Ricardo RiveraHome: 372-9810Work: 372-1085Linda VetschHome: 372-4811Work: 372-1223HOTLINE 372-4524Reproduced here with permission for this specific publicationand use only. Land Publishing Co., (Sunset Magazine, Booksand Films).YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor .....................................Alan RichmondContributing Staff ............. Mary Molt, Employee RecreationEmployee Training, Executive Staff, PersonnelYosemite Sentine/is published monthly by Yosemite Park and CurryCompany for the Yosemite Community. Contributions are welcomedat the Sales and Marketing Office, or call 372-1445. Deadline for theJune issue is Friday, May 13, 1985.