Shortly after the New Year, 16 members of the Henegar Counseling Center (HCC) as well as 5 of Richmont’s staff gathered to learn the life-saving techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to utilize an automated external defibrillator (AED). They were trained to assess the need for CPR and perform compressions, breaths, and AED procedures. Using CPR and an AED is the best chance of saving a life when an individual is no longer breathing.

These professionals learned that “it’s better to act than do nothing.” Although they hope never to need their training, it’s comforting to know that many HCC therapists and staff members on the Chattanooga campus are now certified in CPR/AED. It’s fitting that the legacy of Hope, Care, and Comfort of HCC is extended to safety emergencies.