Hannaford Supermarkets installing AEDs at all 185 stores

For Immediate Release                                                                               

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

 

Hannaford Supermarkets installing AEDs at all 185 stores

 

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) serve as critical resource in event of cardiac arrest

 

Development coincides with American Heart Month

 

Scarborough, Maine –In recognition of the heart health of its customers and associates and in conjunction with American Heart Month, Hannaford Supermarkets today announced that all 185 stores throughout New England and New York will have available automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Installation of the devices is currently underway.

 

Recognized as a critical life-saving device during the event of sudden cardiac arrest, AEDs are lightweight, portable devices that deliver an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest.

 

Hannaford associates will receive hands-on training on best practices for AED use with a special focus on safety for customers and associates in partnership with Cardio Partners, one of the nation’s largest providers of AEDs. Hannaford also supports a number of AEDs throughout its corporate campus in Scarborough.

 

“All of us at Hannaford are deeply committed to extending care to our customers and associates,” said Hannaford Supermarkets Director of Operations Bob Hatem, who is leading the AED installation alongside other retail leaders. “We recognize that our stores are not immune to instances of cardiac arrest. Having AEDs readily available and ensuring our associates are trained on their deployment is an important step in protecting the heart health of the individuals in our stores.”

 

According to the American Heart Association, sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. AEDs make it possible for non-medical individuals to respond to a medical emergency where defibrillation is required. 

 

“We commend Hannaford Supermarkets for being a community leader when it comes to the heart health and safety of its customers and associates,” said American Heart Association in Northern New England Executive Director Brian Shankey. “AEDs are a vital link in the chain of survival for someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Having AEDs available in public locations make them more quickly accessible, and thereby, able to save more lives.”

 

For more information about heart health and the importance of AEDs, visit Heart.org. For more information about Hannaford, visit Hannaford.com.

 

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets operates 185 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All are committed to offering great fresh food, convenient experiences and everyday low prices. Hannaford also is an active and committed community partner—focusing on fighting hunger, supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. Hannaford is an industry leader in sustainability with a strong commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Hannaford diverts or donates all food at risk of going to waste—sending no food to landfills. In 2022, Hannaford donated 25 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations and prevented 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills. Hannaford employs nearly 30,000 associates and is based in Scarborough, Maine. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com.

 

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Media Contact:

Caitlin Cortelyou

External Communications Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets

207-885-3132

caitlin.cortelyou@hannaford.com