Every Second Counts: Bringing CPR Education to Karpathos, Greece

Karpathos is a Greek island in the southeastern Aegean Sea, known for its rugged landscapes and remote, scattered villages. With a population of roughly 6,000 people, the island faces unique challenges when it comes to access to emergency medical care.

Karpathos has one small medical center, but for residents in some of the island’s more remote villages, reaching medical care can take significant time. In some areas, it can take up to an hour to reach the hospital or for emergency medical assistance to arrive. In an emergency, that hour can be critical. When professional medical care is far away, every second matters. Having community members who know how to perform CPR and provide basic first aid can make an enormous difference.

That is why CPR and first aid education is so important for the people of Karpathos. By learning these lifesaving skills, residents can be prepared to help family…