Massive bleeding from any cause can result in death. Similar to how the general public learns and performs CPR, the public can learn proper bleeding control techniques, including how to use their hands, dressings, and tourniquets. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action. Stop the Bleed is intended to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. You can help save a life if you know what to do.

Cristina Hammond, MPH, EMT is a public health and disaster management specialist who has responded to local, national, and international disasters for over 25 years. She's worked for Dartmouth Medical School, DHMC, the American Red Cross, and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Cristina advocates for the importance and empowerment of community members in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters large and small.

Rebecca Ivatury, RN BSN MHA, is a nurse who worked at Level 1 Trauma Centers in Orlando, Las Vegas, San Antonio, and Iraq. She's co-authored publications in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery in the areas of limb and torso hemorrhage (bleeding) control. Rebecca sees first hand how bleeding control techniques rendered by the immediate responder (general public) can positively alter the outcome of a devastating accidental or intentional hemorrhagic injury.

Stacie Linfield, BSN, RN, is a neuroscience nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She is an educator to patients and families, a mentor to new nurses, and most recently joined MRC to help educate the public.

Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Richard W. Black Center.