Greg Johnson was out for a bike ride when he start feeling dizzy and passed out. Bystanders immediately went over to see what was wrong, but none of them knew what to do. But Dr. John Bowling, a psychology professor at Southern Oregon University, knew that he had to help. He began CPR compressions until Johnson was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent a life-saving operation.
Johnson is now well on his way to recovery, and he owes a big part of that to Bowling. Johnson and his wife Cheryl have even made Bowling an honorary member of their family, and hope to spend time with him and his family later this year.
Bowling was also honored at the Southern Oregon Safety and Health Conference at Central Medford School for his lifesaving efforts. He was praised for his quick action – successful CPR is a result of starting compressions as soon as you can. “Don’t be afraid to get in there and do it,” Sen. Alan Bates, a medical doctor, said.
As part of his award, Bowling was given an AED machine which he will donate to Mount Ashad, the place where he first learned CPR.
