More than 4,800 North Texas residents over the age of 50 suffered a heart attack in 2014 but only 41 percent of them called 911. In fact, the city of Garland has two of the top 10 ZIP codes in Dallas County where heart attack incidences are highest and every minute matters when someone is experiencing a heart attack. Applying the Don’t Die of Doubt rule can mean the difference between life and death. Treatment time can be initiated up to an hour sooner when 911 is activated versus driving oneself to the hospital.
The Southwest Affiliate of the American Heart Association – Dallas Division and the W. W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas partnered together on a multimillion dollar community awareness campaign to encourage people in North Texas to call 911 at the first sign of a possible heart attack. Don’t Die of Doubt, the message of this campaign is that life-saving treatment begins with a call to 911 and that first responders can provide immediate care to help significantly increase the chance of surviving a heart attack.
Mayor Athas will present a Proclamation during the City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb.16 to the American Heart Association recognizing Feb. 16 as Don’t Die of Doubt Day in Garland. Accepting the Proclamation will be heart attack survivor and Garland resident, Dana Corley.
Dana, along with members of the Garland Fire Department and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Garland will all be at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 to accept the Proclamation from Mayor Athas.
If you think you might be having a heart attack, call 911 immediately. Don’t Die Of Doubt.
Visit www.DontDieOfDoubt.com to learn more today.