May Is National STOP THE BLEED® Month

Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is important for everyone. This year marks the 5th annual National STOP THE BLEED® Month in May, and the 6th annual National STOP THE BLEED® Day on May 25. There are several ways to become informed, educated, and empowered.

Attend an online or in-person course to gain this valuable knowledge. Check out the resources below to find a course, spread the word, and learn about how STOP THE BLEED® is being implemented around the country.

• Get empowered: Follow the conversation on the ACS Twitter and Instagram accounts, and join the conversation on social media by using #NSTBM.  
• Cheer on the Chicago Cubs while learning life-saving skills: On Thursday, May 25, the ACS will co-host an educational event at Gallagher Way a few hours before the game against the New York Mets. 

STOP THE BLEED® with Our Kits and Stations

Save 10% during May on select STOP THE BLEED® items with coupon code 2023STB. Equip yourself with these life-saving materials, including kits and stations that include the American College of Surgeons-branded C-A-T® tourniquet.

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STOP THE BLEED® in the News

To kick off National STOP THE BLEED® Month, surgeons Kenji Inaba, MD, FACS, and Nilda Garcia, MD, FACS of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma sat down with media outlets across the country on May 1 to discuss why everyone should learn how to STOP THE BLEED®. Learning these vital skills can save a life.