Other Resources

The following are additional resources related to preventing SCDY.

• “Too Young To Die: An Update on the Impact of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young in Michigan.” MDCH, 2011.
• American Heart Association, “Response to Cardiac Arrest and Selected Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies: The Medical Emergency Response Plan for Schools: A Statement for Healthcare Providers, Policymakers, School Administrators, and Community Leaders” by Mary Fran Hazinski, Writing Group, et al.
• April 2019 is Michigan Student Athlete Cardiac Awareness Month
• MI HEARTSafe School Newsletter October 2019
• MI HEARTSafe School Newsletter February 2019
• MI HEARTSafe School Newsletter October 2018
• “Importance of Pre-participation Physical Exam” by Terry Ziegler
• Michigan’s Good Samaritan Act
  Michigan has a Good Samaritan Act which protects volunteers who render aid or assistance to someone who has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest or other cardiac emergency. This includes someone who volunteers to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) in an attempt to save a life.
• Michigan Department of Education
• Michigan School Health Regions
• Michigan High School Coaches Association
• Michigan Association of School Nurses
• Project ADAM – Michigan
• American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate
• MDHHS Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity
• The Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation
• Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation
• The KAYLA Foundation
• UM, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest Program
• Wes Leonard Heart Team
• Pulse 3 Foundation
• Live Like Max
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s “You Can Save A Life At School”