LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — Eighth-grade students in Greenbrier County are now better equipped to handle medical emergencies following a week of hands-on life-saving demonstrations.
Medical students from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) partnered with Greenbrier County school nurses to provide comprehensive training on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
The initiative focused on providing students with practical, real-world skills intended to prepare them for emergency situations outside of the classroom.
“Students learned important, real-world skills that could one day help save a life,” school officials said in a statement. “It’s a powerful reminder that knowledge goes far beyond the classroom.”
Organizers noted that the training successfully modernized the students’ understanding of emergency response, joking that the Knights no longer have to rely on “medieval medicine” to help those in need.
The collaboration is part of an ongoing effort between the local medical school and the school district to promote health literacy and community safety among younger residents.
