Stayin’ Alive: San Diego County trains more than 1 million in bystander CPR

1 million trained in CPR

San Diego County's Revive & Survive program crossed 1 million residents trained in bystander, hands-only CPR in August, a goal set in early 2024.

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  1. San Diego County's Revive & Survive program crossed 1 million residents trained in bystander, hands-only CPR in August, a goal set in early 2024.
  2. The joint effort by UC San Diego's public health school and the county EMS office teaches chest compressions paced to songs like 'Stayin' Alive'.
  3. Officials say the milestone is a major public health accomplishment but note bystander CPR rates actually fell in 2025, and they plan to keep training.
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