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Plainview Students And Staff Honored For Saving Student's Life During Cardiac Arrest

A group of Mattlin Middle School folks saved a 6th-grade student after the middle schooler suffered cardiac arrest in March.

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Students and staff from Howard B. Mattlin with the family of the student they helped save during a cardiac event.
Students and staff from Howard B. Mattlin with the family of the student they helped save during a cardiac event. (Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District)

PLAINVIEW, NY — Howard B. Mattlin Middle School students and staff were honored for their swift response in saving a 6th-grade student's life in March.

The school's Cardiac Emergency Response Team (CERT) jumped into action when the student suffered cardiac arrest while in class. School nurses and two teachers administered lifesaving measures, while a staff member contacted emergency services.

The school periodically has sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) drills, which offer guidelines on how to handle cardiac arrest.

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The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Board of Education honored the heroic group of students and staff members in a ceremony.

The following students were recognized for their actions:

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  • Cooper Sullivan
  • Jacob Goodman
  • Cameron Margulies

The following staff members were recognized for their actions:

  • Dr. Joseph Coladonato, Principal
  • Dr. Regina Talento, Assistant Principal
  • Christine Krowles, Assistant Principal
  • Avigail Vohs, School Nurse
  • Sarah Holden, Teacher
  • Kathryn Donegan, Teacher
  • Stephanie Ralton, Guidance Counselor
  • Aviva Sala, Social Worker

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