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Welcome to the CPR and Safety Blog
Dive into expert insights on CPR, safety training, and emergency preparedness with Gail Gould, The CPR and Safety Lady. Stay informed and empowered to save lives
Meet Gail Gould
THE CPR AND SAFETY LADY
Meet Gail Gould, the CPR and Safety Lady, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in CPR training and emergency response education. Through her blog, Gail shares her expertise in life-saving techniques, offering valuable tips and updates that empower individuals and communities to act confidently in emergencies. As an acknowledged expert in her field, Gail's articles are rooted in deep knowledge and a passion for teaching safety skills that can make a life-changing difference.
Pet First Aid and CPR: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know in an Emergency
Pet First Aid Awareness Month in April is a good reminder that emergencies don’t just happen to people. They happen to our pets, often when we least expect it. I’ve lived through more than a few of them. One of the most alarming moments happened when my dog got into a bag of cherry pits in the trash. I didn’t realize it at first. It wasn’t until we were out on a walk that I discovered what had happened. He had passed about 10 to 15 cherry pits. If you didn't know, cherry pit
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Apr 73 min read
National Nutrition Month: Talking Real-Life Food Choices for a Healthier YOU
Explore some ways to make your heart a little healthier, including several evidence-based eating plans that lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Even a small step toward healthier living and eating is a step in the right direction.
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Mar 42 min read
What To Do If a Child Is Choking: Houston CPR Expert Demonstrates Lifesaving Steps
Following a tragic choking incident at Alvin ISD, Houston CPR expert Gail Gould shares lifesaving choking relief techniques for children and infants, including new first aid guidance parents and caregivers should know.
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Feb 263 min read
Join Our Free CPR Webinar During American Heart Month
Discover six simple ways to protect your heart during American Heart Month. Plus, join our free CPR webinar on February 13, 2026.
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Feb 63 min read
Three Skills That Can Save a Life in 2026 And Why Your Family Should Know Them
Every January we talk about getting healthier, getting organized and finally sticking to our goals. But there is one goal that matters more than any gym membership or planner. It’s about being better prepared for emergencies. Recently, during one of my CPR training classes, a man stood up and shared a story about the night his father’s friend collapsed in their living room. No warning. No symptoms. One moment he was there, the next he was not responding. He began chest comp
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Jan 133 min read
Gail Gould’s Lifesaving Mission Featured in the Jewish Herald-Voice
We are proud to share that Gail Gould, The CPR and Safety Lady, was recently featured in the Jewish Herald-Voice in a powerful profile highlighting her life’s work, values and unwavering commitment to keeping families safe. The article tells the kind of story that stops you in your tracks. A young mother sends Gail a tear-filled video after saving her baby’s life when he began choking. She knew exactly what to do because she had taken one of Gail’s CPR classes for new and exp
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Jan 22 min read
4 Holiday Safety Tips from the CPR and Safety Lady
Read 4 of the most important things to keep in mind before your celebrations begin this holiday season
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Dec 20, 20253 min read
The New 2025 CPR Guidelines Are Here: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know
Read the biggest changes released in the updated 2025 CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines, including updated choking and CPR responses for infants.
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Nov 3, 20253 min read
Save a Life: Quick CPR Steps for Cardiac Emergencies
Learn how to save a life with hands-only CPR for adults, teens and infants.
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Oct 9, 20254 min read
Learn Lifesaving Skills During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month - KRIV Fox26
CPR and Safety Lady Gail Gould appears on KRIV Fox26 on October 7, 2025 to talk about Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. October is...
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Oct 8, 20252 min read
From CPR to Daily Habits: Your Guide to Heart Health on World Heart Day
For World Heart Day, these are five steps you can take today to focus on prevention, wellness and preparation so you and your loved ones can live healthier, safer lives.
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Sep 18, 20253 min read
Why Women Get Less CPR: Gail Gould Appears on Houston Life
Gail Gould appears on KPRC 2 Houston Life to provide hands-on life-saving safety skills including CPR and choking relief.
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Sep 16, 20252 min read
September is National Preparedness Month
These are the benefits of safety training in the workplace
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Sep 16, 20252 min read
Ready for a New School Year? Don't Miss These Safety Tips!
Five practical back-to-school safety tips to help protect your child and give you peace of mind.
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Aug 6, 20253 min read
Gail Gould Appears on Chattin' with Chelsea on Fox26
Gail Gould shares important pet safety skills on Chattin with Chelsea on KRIV Fox26 Houston.
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Aug 2, 20251 min read
5 Summer Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
With pool time, beach days, backyard cookouts, and road trips, we all love summer fun, but it’s also a time when injuries and emergencies happen most.
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Jul 17, 20253 min read
Safety Tips: CPR and Safety Lady Gail Gould on The Pebble Podcast
Learn CPR and summer safety tips from Gail Gould, the CPR and Safety Lady, in her latest podcast appearance. Discover what to do in a drowning or cardiac emergency and register for her free virtual CPR training on June 6.
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Jun 1, 20252 min read
National CPR and AED Awareness Week: Why It Matters and How You Can Join Us
If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your CPR skills or just want to learn something new, I hope you’ll join the live session on Friday, June 6. It’s a relaxed, practical way to get familiar with life-saving tools, and it might just give you the confidence to step in if an emergency ever happens.
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May 30, 20252 min read
Teen Uses CPR to Save His Dad’s Life. Here’s Why That Matters for Every Family
A 16-year-old boy in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, saved his dad’s life by performing CPR. Learn how you can save a life, too.
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May 19, 20253 min read
Water Safety Tips: Preventing Drowning and Responding to Emergencies
May is National Water Safety Month, a time to highlight the importance of keeping kids safe around water.
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May 12, 20253 min read
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