GREENVILLE — Wayne HealthCare Foundation in partnership with Midmark Corporation and Spirit Medical Transport partnered with the Friends of the Darke County Parks to provide an Automated External Defibrillator for use at the Log Cabin and Shawnee Prairie Preserve’s facility.

An AED is a vital machine in helping save lives in a cardiac emergency. With this donation, this program has now provided 44 AEDS located throughout the community. Non-profit organizations in the community that are interested in having an AED at their facility promoting safety and heart health can inquire with the Wayne HealthCare Foundation at 937-547-7408.

Midmark Corporation is the main corporate donor for this program, and Spirit provides the proper First Aid and AED/CPR training for these organizations. This program is able to flourish and save lives thanks to their wonderful partnership and support.

“We also thank the Greenville Rotary for their donation to this program and other Foundation community health programs,” said a representative.

Parks Director, Roger M. Van Franks stated,”Without the help and collaborative effort of all of these organizations, we would not be able to keep these life saving devices in strategic locations. This is the second AED device for the district. The new AED is located in the log house historical education area which serves over 10,000 visits per year. As a CPR, AED, and First Aid Instructor, I am pleased that we have this type of equipment available to staff and volunteers alike. Time is a critical factor when dealing with cardiac emergencies.”

For more information about the AED located in the log house at Shawnee Prairie Preserve or about park district programs, contact the Nature Center at 937-548-0165.