SCAA Press Releases

SCAA Position Statements

An article from the New York Times about ICD use and SCAA's response

An article from the Wall Street Journal about CPR and SCAA's response

Automated External Defibrillators in School Facilities

In Support of Senate Bill 1243 to Require AEDs in Massachusetts School Facilities


SCAA Press Releases

August 12, 2010
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Launches Nation’s First Community Response Team with Amish

June 1, 2010
Defibtech, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Continue Partnership to Donate AEDs in Critical Areas

Defibtech logo

Retail Industry Needs to Show Leadership in Protecting Customers and Employees from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Letters to Retailers and other Documentation

February 26, 2010
SCAA supports Illinois House Bill 4461, requiring AEDs for mass transit systems.

October 19, 2009
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Says Deaths of Three Detroit Marathon Runners Underscore Need for More Public Awareness

September 30, 2009
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Honors Corporate Citizens, Community Programs and Advocates for Efforts to Address Sudden Cardiac Arrest

June 29, 2009
Billy Mays Autopsy Results Point to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson's Death Underscores Tragedy and Impact of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

June 9, 2009
Love is in the Air as Health Advocacy Groups and Industry Partners Educate Policymakers on Role of Cardiovascular Disease in Current Climate of Reform

June 2, 2009
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Applauds House Passage of Bill to Help Fund AEDs in Elementary & Secondary Education Facilities

June 1, 2009
Defibtech, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Continue to Donate AEDs in Critical Areas

February 23, 2009
Statement of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association submitted to the Connecticut State Senate Committee on Public Health in support of SB 981 to require Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), training and development of emergency action plans to respond to sudden cardiac arrest events on school grounds

February 12, 2009
SCAA Endorses Heart for Women Act
SCAA Endorses Miller Hearts Act 2009

November 20, 2008
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Publishes "Saving Lives in Schools and Sports" Booklet to Encourage Broader Use of Defibrillators

September 17, 2008
Statement of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging

September 4, 2008
New England Journal of Medicine Studies on Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Underscore Their Benefits in Extending the Quality of Life for Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

June 16, 2008
Tim Russert's Death Provides Important Opportunity for News Media To Increase Public Awareness of How To Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest

June 13, 2008
Statement of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Regarding the Death of Tim Russert

June 10, 2008
SCAA Says Passage of Josh Miller HEARTS Bill is Important Step in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention

January 25, 2008
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Says That News Media Should Carefully Analyze the Facts Regarding American Airlines In-Flight Incident

December 17, 2007
SCAA Endorses Josh Miller Act

November 28, 2007
SCAA Applauds Ohio School AED Inititiative

September 7, 2007
SCAA Appoints Chris Chiames to Executive Director position

May 10, 2007
SCAA Proud to Co-Chair National Coalition for Sudden Cardiac Advocacy

March 23, 2007
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Strongly Endorses AED Amendment

March 1, 2007
SCAA Supports Reauthorization of the ADAM Act

January 18, 2007
New Web Tool to Unite Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Those at Risk

December 29, 2006
SCAA Urges Signing of Massachusetts AED Bill

June 6, 2006
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors Need High-Technology Solutions

May 30, 2006
SCAA Comments on Heart Rhythm Society's Draft Recommendations on Performance Policies for Pacemakers and ICDs

May 17, 2006
SCAA Commends Heart Rhythm Society on Draft Performance Policies for Pacemakers and ICDs


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