OSTC-NW Earns MI HEARTSafe School Award

OSTC-Northwest (OSTC-NW) has been honored with the prestigious MI HEARTSafe School Award, recognizing its dedication to ensuring preparedness for cardiac emergencies.

The award is a collaborative initiative led by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), and the Michigan Alliance for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young (MAP-SCDY).

The MI HEARTSafe program, which began in 2013, has now recognized 994 schools for their efforts, including a record-breaking 312 for the 2023-2024 school year. Among these, 158 schools earned the award for the first time.

"Being prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency can help decrease incidences of sudden cardiac death among Michigan youth," said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director.
To qualify, schools must implement key measures such as maintaining accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs), training staff and coaches in CPR/AED use, and conducting regular emergency drills.

For more information, visit Migrc.org/miheartsafe.