Foundation Trustee gifts CPR mannequins for training

The HonorHealth Professional Nursing Education Department just received a significant gift from HonorHealth Foundation Trustee Emeritus, Steve Crystal. The Crystal CPR Fund has already made a significant impact on their ability to enhance the training and certification programs for HonorHealth clinical staff.

With the funds provided, the Nursing Education Department* has acquired CPR mannequins for in-person life support classes. These mannequins are essential for nurses and providers network-wide to obtain their Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications, both initial and renewal. The hands-on training facilitated by these mannequins ensures that staff are well-prepared to provide the highest level of care to all HonorHealth patients.

“Steve’s contribution has been instrumental in improving the quality and accessibility of our life support training programs,” states director of clinical education and training, Melissa Walker, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC.

HonorHealth Foundation is grateful for the leadership of our trustees and donors to enhance patient outcomes in unique ways.

*The HonorHealth Professional Nursing Education Department is an American Heart Association (AHA) Community Training Center with both BLS and ACLS, aligned with AHA guidelines.

This story originally appeared in the Summer 2025 issue of Reflections of Honor.