Southern Ohio Medical Center Hosts Free CPR & AED Training

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio – Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is partnering with the American Heart Association to promote lifesaving skills during National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1–7. Community members are invited to participate in free Family & Friends CPR courses designed to teach the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The hands-on training sessions will take place at the Braunlin Building Conference Center on the following dates:

• Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 9 – 11 a.m.
• Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 5 – 7 p.m.

Participants will receive practical instruction, a student manual, and a CPR face shield to support continued learning and preparedness. Funding for the materials is in thanks to the SOMC Development Foundation.

“Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED can make the difference between life and death in an emergency,” said Tabitha Crank, SOMC Community Health & Wellness Clinical Educator. We are proud to offer these free classes to empower our community with the skills needed to respond confidently in a crisis.”

Registration is required. To reserve a spot, please contact SOMC Community Health & Wellness at 740-356-8070 or 740-356-8078. For more information about SOMC’s community programs and services, visit somc.org.