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/