February 11, 2026

Reclaim Your Rhythm During American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, and this year’s focus of the American Heart Association is being ready to act when a cardiac emergency happens. Sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere—at work, at home, or in the community—and knowing Hands-Only CPR can help save a life while first responders are on the way.

Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps, performed in this order:

• Step 1: Call 911 immediately if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.

• Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100 beats per minute (i.e., “Staying Alive”).

Learn how to be part of the Nation of Lifesavers with the American Heart Association’s 2026 American Heart Month Toolkit.