American Red Cross to offer ‘Hands-only CPR class
The American Red Cross is offering free “Hands-Only” CPR classes. The purpose is to teach untrained bystanders to perform hands-only CPR. There are no prerequisites or minimum age requirements to participate in the course. The length of the course is about 25 minutes. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the second leading cause of death in the US. Having more people trained in the basic hands-only CPR technique increases the chances of survival considerably. If you are interested in having a presentation at your location, please email Franz Weber at FIM2020@outlook.com
Governor Green appoints circuit court judge and important boards and commissions positions
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has appointed several individuals to various open positions in state boards and commissions. The positions and appointees are listed below:
• Circuit Judge for the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (island of O‘ahu): Jordon J. Kimura
• State Ethics Commissioner: Cynthia Thielen
• Campaign Spending Vice Chair: Neal Herbert
• Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Member: Mufi Hannemann
• Hawai‘i State Foundation Chair: Konrad Ng
• Hawai‘i State Foundation Board Member: Sean Connelly
• Hawaii Labor Relations Board, Employee Member: Stacy Moniz
•Land Use Commission, Hawai‘i Island Seat: Nancy Carr Smith
All of the above appointments are effective immediately, except for the Hawaii Labor Relations Board which will be effective August 17, 2023.
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