In an effort to reduce the number of injuries and deaths of Pennsylvania infants, the House of Representatives Wednesday approved legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler), which would increase education about infant CPR to expectant and new mothers. House Bill 783 would establish the infant CPR and Choking Education and Prevention Program in Pennsylvania. On a recent edition of Rappin With The Reps on Teleforum here on Beaver County Radio, Marshall told host Frank Sparks that the program would provide expectant and new mothers with information about the proper infant CPR techniques and infant Heimlich procedures…

Choking is the leading cause of all injury deaths for infants under one year of age. According to the American Heart Association, parents are among the most important people who need to learn how to provide choking relief and CPR to their children.House Bill 783 now moves to the Senate for consideration.