Stop the Bleed Workshop and Blood Drive at Natividad Features Shark Attack Survivor Steve Bruemmer
- January 23, 2025
WHAT:
Stop the Bleed workshop led by trauma surgeon Dr. Nicholas Rottler, featuring Natividad trauma patient and shark attack survivor Steve Bruemmer, plus community blood drive. Watch Steve’s story here.
WHEN:
Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Stop the Bleed Workshop: 10:00 am
- Blood Drive: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
WHERE:
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, CA 93906
WHO:
- Nicholas Rottler, MD, Natividad trauma surgeon
- Steve Bruemmer, shark attack survivor
- Julie Ramirez, RN, MS, AG/ACNP-BC, Trauma Program Director and Trauma Nurse Practitioner
- Lorraine Artinger, RN, Trauma Prevention and Outreach Nurse
DETAILS
Learn life-saving bleeding control techniques in this hands-on workshop, featuring the remarkable survival story of Steve Bruemmer, who received a total of 33 units of blood after a great white shark attack in June 2022. The workshop coincides with National Blood Donor Month and marks Natividad Trauma Center’s 10th anniversary. The blood drive is part of a four-day initiative sponsored by KSBW and Vitalant. Vitalant is Natividad’s blood supplier.
REGISTRATION
- Stop the Bleed Workshop (limited to 30 participants): Email Lorraine Artinger at artingerlg@natividad.com to reserve a spot.
- Blood Drive: Register for your blood donation spot at vitalant.org/ksbw/