Demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the well-being of Savannah’s youngest residents, the Georgia Ports Authority recently made a significant donation of infant CPR kits to the Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
The heartfelt donation took place at the Children’s Hospital of Savannah on Tuesday, marking a significant stride in promoting infant health and safety. A total of 20 infant CPR kits were generously provided by the Georgia Ports Authority, with the primary objective of imparting essential life-saving knowledge to caregivers, including new parents.
These kits, designed specifically for infants, will empower the hospital’s dedicated staff to educate and train parents and caregivers in the correct and vital techniques of infant CPR. Jamie Mccurry, a representative from the Georgia Ports, expressed the immense value of these kits for new parents, particularly those taking their newborns home for the very first time.
“Any new parent, tasked with the responsibility of bringing their child home for the first time, often finds themselves in a state of awe, shock, and uncertainty. This is especially true for parents taking their child home from the ICU, where there may be an increased level of risk,” said Mccurry. “Having a CPR kit at hand not only offers reassurance but equips parents with the confidence to care for their newborns, especially when the journey home might be quite a distance from the hospital.”
The Children’s Hospital of Savannah envisions these kits as a source of solace and empowerment for families. Distributing the CPR kits to families allows the vital knowledge to be shared with other family members, thus further expanding the circle of safety around infants. These kits serve as an extension of the education and training families receive at the hospital, enabling them to continue practicing these essential life-saving skills.
The Georgia Ports Authority’s benevolent donation of these infant CPR kits to the Children’s Hospital of Savannah represents a commendable effort to ensure the health and safety of the community’s most vulnerable members. This generous act reaffirms their commitment to the well-being of the residents of Savannah.
