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    In 1960, a group of resuscitation pioneers combined mouth-to-mouth breathing with chest compressions to create Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, the lifesaving action we now call “CPR.” This action, when provided immediately after a sudden cardiac arrest, can double – even triple – a victim’s chance of survival.

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Celebrate Ohio's Smoke-Free Casinos!

Thursday, April 26, 2012
In 2005, Ohio’s took the bold step to make public places in Ohio smoke free.  Ohioans recognized the impact of secondhand smoke on employees and on the public.  By making public places smoke free, Ohioans sought to reduce the negative health impacts from heart disease, stroke, lung disease, asthma and cancer from secondhand smoke.  While Ohio was the first Midwest state to vote for smoke free air, coverage has expanded.  Now, 48.6% of Americans are covered by comprehensive clean indoor air laws.

Now, Ohio is in a unique situation to be a leader again!  Ohio will be the first state to have an existing, comprehensive smoke free air law where new casinos will be built. 

All four Ohio casinos will be completely smoke free. In addition, the casinos in Toledo and Columbus (owned by Penn National Gaming) are hiring only tobacco-free employees.

This gives us a great opportunity to not only celebrate our casinos as smoke free, but also be a leader for other states as they work to pass smoke free laws or to strengthen existing laws.

To share your thoughts on smoke-free casinos, use this link to answer our quick survey!

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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We update regularly about our ongoing legislative issues (for example: tobacco prevention and cessation, childhood obesity, nutrition, stroke and STEMI systems of care, etc). We hope this blog proves to be a resource to keep our amazing advocates up-to-date with our fast-paced legislative happenings!

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