{"id":14796,"date":"2025-08-05T18:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T22:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=14796"},"modified":"2025-08-05T18:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T22:02:15","slug":"hampton-peninsula-health-districts-offer-free-compress-shock-trainings-in-the-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/archived-news-releases\/2025-news-releases\/hampton-peninsula-health-districts-offer-free-compress-shock-trainings-in-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Hampton &#038; Peninsula Health Districts offer free Compress &#038; Shock Trainings in the Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>August 5, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Media Contact<\/strong>: Tes La Dieu, Population Health Manager, (757) 594-7411<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hampton &amp; Peninsula Health Districts offer free Compress &amp; Shock Trainings in the Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NEWPORT NEWS, Va. \u2013 As of July 21, 10 children under the age of five have died in swimming pool drownings in 2025. There are several things that families and guardians can do to prevent drowning, but it is equally important to know how to respond and provide life-saving measures in the event of drowning. Consequently, the Hampton &amp; Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) will offer free Compress &amp; Shock trainings throughout the community in the month of August.<\/p>\n<p>The Compress &amp; Shock Foundation is a physician-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, working closely with HPHD and the Peninsula Medical Reserve Corps to create hands-on CPR and AED training focused on how to respond after drowning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVirginia has seen a spike in child drowning deaths this summer,\u201d says HPHD\u2019s Health District Director, Dr. Natasha Dwamena. \u201cIt is vital to maintain skills that can save a life, including CPR and knowledge of how and when to use an AED. Therefore, HPHD is partnering with several of the localities we serve to offer free trainings to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Training lasts roughly an hour, with 20 minutes of lecture-based education and 40 minutes of hands-on practice. The courses are open to anyone 13+ in the community. Registration is not required but recommended. Please join us at one of the following trainings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, August 14<sup>th<br \/>\n<\/sup>\u00a05:30-6:30pm<br \/>\nPoquoson Parks &amp; Rec Building<br \/>\n830 Poquoson Avenue Poquoson, VA 23662<br \/>\nRegistration link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compressandshock.org\/event-details\/mrc-poquoson\">MRC @ Poquoson | Compress and Shock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, August 15<sup>th<br \/>\n<\/sup>\u00a04-5pm<br \/>\nJames City County Recreation Center<br \/>\n5301 Longhill Rd Williamsburg, VA 23188<br \/>\nRegistration link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compressandshock.org\/event-details\/mrc-james-city-county-rec-center\">MRC @ James City County Rec Center | Compress and Shock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday, August 18<sup>th<br \/>\n<\/sup>\u00a05:30-6:30pm<br \/>\nHampton Public Library<br \/>\n4207 Victoria Blvd Hampton, VA 23669<br \/>\nRegistration link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compressandshock.org\/event-details\/mrc-hampton-public-library\">MRC @ Hampton Public Library | Compress and Shock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, August 26<sup>th<br \/>\n<\/sup>\u00a03:30-4:30pmStryker Center<br \/>\n412 N Boundary St Williamsburg, VA 23185<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registration link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compressandshock.org\/event-details\/mrc-stryker-center\">MRC @ Stryker Center | Compress and Shock<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about the Compress &amp; Shock foundation by visiting their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compressandshock.org\/\">https:\/\/www.compressandshock.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on safe swimming practices and tips, please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimhealthyva.com\/\">swimhealthyva.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"># # #<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 5, 2025 Media Contact: Tes La Dieu, Population Health Manager, (757) 594-7411 Hampton &amp; Peninsula Health Districts offer free Compress &amp; Shock Trainings in the Community NEWPORT NEWS, Va. \u2013 As of July 21, 10 children under the age of five have died in swimming pool drownings in 2025. 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