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Every year, more than 800,000 people in the United States suffer a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an event that occurs approximately every 40 seconds.

Many of the most serious burn and trauma injuries can be prevented by avoiding unnecessary risks, according to Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, chief burn surgeon, surgical critical care and trauma surgeon at DHR Health, who said public awareness and timely medical care remain essential to improving patient outcomes.

Texas Southmost College will launch a Medical Aesthetics Injector Certificate program in August, offering licensed health care professionals hands-on training in cosmetic injectable procedures.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, abruptly cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. It can strike anyone, at any age, often without warning.