First Aid For Cyclists by Edward Fishkin, MD

When: Wednesday 3/25/15 - 6:00PM 

Where: Woodhull Hospital, 760 Broadway, Brooklyn.  Take J,M to Flushing Avenue.  http://goo.gl/maps/GjBkr

Description:  The First Aid For Cyclists seminar is designed specifically for cyclists to help you understand the role of the first responder in collecting information, keeping the injured cyclist(s) safe till help arrives, and minimizing the chance others will be injured. Common cycling related injuries and other road related medical emergencies will be reviewed. Suggestions for a personal first aid kit will be also given.   

Note: For those interested but can't attend, please see class notes by Carol Wood: http://nycc.org/rides/safety

Who:  Dr. Fishkin is a board certified internist and associate professor at the NYU School of Medicine. He is a long term cyclist and NYCC member who lead the A-Classic SIG for many years and founded and captained the A-19 SIG between 2000 and 2010.

Cost: $20 - Includes light dinner.  Proceeds support the Kid’s Ride Club.  http://www.recycleabicycle.org/video/kids-ride-club

Reservations: Open to members and non-members, but you must pre-register by calling Denise or Ruth at (718) 963-8569.