Free CPR Workshops Teach Lifesaving Skills to Yuma Residents

Exceptional Community Hospital held a free community CPR workshop on December 12, 2025, in the Yuma Police Department community room, inviting residents without certification to learn and practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults children and infants. The session was part of a monthly series designed to increase basic emergency preparedness across Yuma County.

Organizers focused on hands on practice so participants could develop muscle memory and confidence in performing chest compressions and rescue breaths. The hospital emphasized that basic hands on knowledge can be lifesaving and that these classes help the community stay prepared for emergencies. In addition to technique practice the workshops provided instruction on when to call emergency services and how to act safely until professional responders arrive.

Holding the class at the Yuma Police Department underscored local partnerships that connect health care providers and public safety agencies. Those partnerships make it easier for residents to access training in a familiar community setting and for organizers to coordinate space and scheduling. Organizers encouraged residents to register to attend future sessions, noting that availability each month gives multiple opportunities for people to learn at a time that fits their schedules.

For Yuma County residents the practical value is clear. CPR performed by a bystander can maintain circulation and breathing in a person experiencing cardiac arrest until emergency medical technicians arrive, making timely intervention an important community skill. Free classes remove cost as a barrier and broaden access for families caregivers and workers who may be first on scene in homes workplaces or public spaces.

The hospital plans to continue offering the monthly workshops to build a wider base of trained residents across the county. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Exceptional Community Hospital for registration details and future session dates so they can take advantage of these free training opportunities.