Emily Theiler
Great Plains Health
North Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Stop the Bleed training day, a statewide event aimed at empowering individuals with life-saving skills to intervene during emergency situations involving severe bleeding. This community event will take place at the North Platte Recreation Center, 1300 McDonald Rd. North Platte, Neb., on May 8, from 7 to 9 a.m.
Stop the Bleed is an initiative designed to educate communities on the immediate steps to take when faced with traumatic injuries. By teaching basic bleeding control techniques, the program equips participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to potentially save lives before professional help arrives.
"We are excited to be part of the Stop the Bleed training day," said Kellie Mahanes, Great Plains Health trauma coordinator. "Empowering our community with these skills can make a substantial difference in emergency situations.”
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from certified instructors proper bleeding control techniques, including how to apply pressure, use tourniquets effectively, and keep the injured person alert and calm until emergency responders arrive. Great Plains Health encourages members of the community to attend this important event and become equipped with the knowledge and skills to save lives. For more information about the Stop the Bleed training day and how to participate, please contact Kelly Mahanes at 308.568.8610 or [email protected]
About Great Plains Health Based in North Platte, Nebraska, Great Plains Health is a fully accredited, 116-bed acute-care regional medical center serving western and central Nebraska, northern Kansas, and southern South Dakota. With 90 physicians representing nearly 30 medical specialties, the Great Plains Health system offers advanced health care, including heart and vascular, cancer, and orthopedic surgery services. Great Plains Health is a Level III trauma center, and all of its emergency department physicians are residency-trained and board-certified in emergency medicine. The system employs approximately 1,200 employees and serves a geographic area spanning approximately 16,000 square miles. The hospital is
accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and is home to an American College of Surgeons-accredited cancer center and Level II bariatric surgery program. For more information, visit gphealth.org.