Photography by Bryant Cummings

The Mid-South Go Red For Women luncheon, held at the Hilton Memphis, was a celebration of heart health. Inspirational stories, education, and community among women is why the annual event is much anticipated and successful year after year. Held at the Hilton Memphis, guests enjoyed a silent auction, a fashion show, and yummy (and heart healthy) lunch.
Go Red For Women Luncheon
American Heart Association
Hands-Only CPR Can Save a Life
CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double, or triple, a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. This Heart Month, February 2023, the American Heart Association is encouraging every family to make sure at least one person in their home knows CPR.
Over 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes, so if you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. The Good Samaritan Law protects people who perform CPR during cardiac arrest, so you can feel confident performing it to try and save a life.
Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public and has just two easy steps, performed in this order:

1. Act Fast- Call 911 immediately if someone suddenly collapses. The telecommunicator on the other end of the line can assist you while getting the emergency help you need on the way

2. Be the beat - Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a familiar song that has 100 to 120 beats per minute. Song examples include “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z, “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira” or “Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash.
For more information and tips for heart health, visit heart.org.