April 25, 2025
Media Contact: Brian C. Little, Sr., brian.little@vdh.virginia.gov
Southside Health District Offers REVIVE, CPR Training in South Boston
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. — Southside Health District, in collaboration with the Southside Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Southside Behavioral Health, will offer free CPR and REVIVE!
Date: Saturday, May 3
Location: Ash Avenue Baptist Church, 900 Ash Ave., South Boston
Scheduled Classes:
Instruction provided by Southside MRC
CPR – 10 a.m. – Noon
REVIVE! class – 1 – 2 p.m.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
To preregister, complete the online form or call (804) 914-2608.
“Opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of unnatural death in Virginia,” said Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health District Director Scott J. Spillmann, MD, MPH. “CPR and REVIVE! training provide essential skills to help people respond to individuals experiencing a medical emergency.”
REVIVE! participants will gain skills to respond to an opioid emergency and learn how to effectively use naloxone. Upon completion, the class participants will receive two free doses of naloxone, two face shields and two pairs of gloves. People aged 18 and older are encouraged to attend REVIVE! training. Minors are welcome to observe the classes with parental consent.
In addition to the REVIVE! classes, community members will be given the opportunity to learn how to save lives through CPR. Individuals of all ages may register for this class.
Heart attacks and opioid overdose are life-threatening medical emergencies. If you think either a heart attack or an overdose may be occurring, it is important to act quickly to save a life and call 911 immediately.
For more information, or to schedule additional trainings, contact Amanda Hutchins at (804) 914-2608 or amanda.hutchins1@vdh.virginia.gov.
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