BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can strike at any age and kills over 400,000 Americans each year – more than lung cancer, strokes, and colon cancer combined. SCA is reversible in most victims if onsite Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are used promptly, elevating survival rates from less than 7% to more than 70%.
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month and Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is partnering with CardioReady for a complimentary webinar presentation – Protecting Your Business: What you need to know about Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The 30 minute webinar on Tuesday, October 14th at 2:00 p.m. is particularly valuable to business owners, insurance agents, risk management and facilities professionals across the country. Topics include:
- Explanation of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
- Lifesaving value of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- Business/organizational exposure
- Concerns vs. misconceptions
- Best practices
"Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes every 90 seconds in the U.S.," shared Mark Konchan, vice president of Risk Management Services for Philadelphia Insurance Companies. "Nearly every one of our customers could benefit from learning about the alarming dangers of SCA and how to improve safe practices to potentially save lives."
Protecting Your Business: What you need to know about Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Date: Tuesday, October 14th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Visit here for webinar registration information.
About Philadelphia Insurance
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverages and services for select industries. In operation since 1962, the Company, whose commercial lines insurance subsidiaries are rated "A++" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and "AA-" for counterparty credit and financial strength by Standard & Poor's, is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50, National Underwriter's Top 100, and one of the Top 150 Workplaces in America. Policies are underwritten by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company. The organization has 49 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior service. For more information, please visit http://www.PHLY.com.
About CardioReady
Headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, CardioReady is an innovative company committed to improving survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. With a team comprised of professionals skilled in medicine, risk management, and emergency response services, CardioReady offers its clients true turn-key solutions to save lives and manage exposure to cardiac incidents across North America.
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