Saving Lives In Scottsdale
Cardiac care equipment donated to Scottsdale Unified High Schools during National Heart Month

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (February 24, 2006) – The Heartcare Foundation of Scottsdale is
leading the way in proactive cardiac care with the donation of an Automatic External
Defibrillator (AED) to each of Scottsdale’s five high schools. The AED is a device which
can detect an irregular heart rhythm and, if necessary, a shock can be administered to
restore the heart’s normal rhythm. These life saving tools will now be available to staff
and students during all school functions including athletic events.

“We are thankful for Heartcare’s commitment to the health and well-being of the SUSD family,” says Dr. John Baracy, SUSD’s Superintendent. “This equipment is a must for all schools and it will no doubt mean the difference between life and death for one of our own someday.”

The American Red Cross will provide training on the donated equipment for personnel at the five high schools including administrative and security staff. Nurses at all Scottsdale Unified schools are already trained on this important device.

“We are so proud to offer these live saving devices to Scottsdale Unified,” says Dr. Judy Finney, President of Heartcare Foundation. “We hope they will provide protection and care for many years to come.”

The Heartcare Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit educational and
research organization based in Scottsdale. The foundation specializes in the study of cardiac diseases and heart rhythm disorders.

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