But this is a myth perpetuated by Dr. Henry Heimlich. According to reports from Dr. Heimlich's youngest son, Peter Heimlich, the founder of the Heimlich maneuver spent years trying to discredit ...

Barker plans to run track and study sports management at Indiana Tech in the fall. The Heimlich maneuver, as you may know, was developed in 1974 in Cincinnati by thoracic surgeon Henry Heimlich.

Natalie May, a student at East Kentwood High School, saved a man’s life through the technique while working as a waitress at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Local 12 also spoke with Phil Heimlich, Dr. Henry Heimlich’s son. His father invented the Heimlich maneuver in 1974. “To say that you're only going to train school staff if they buy one of ...

For more than 30 years, the Heimlich maneuver was considered the gold standard for rescuing conscious chocking victims. The method, invented by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974, involves applying upward ...

Dr. Henry J. Heimlich died in December 2016. He lived until age 96. The thoracic surgeon will always be remembered for the anti-choking technique that bears his name. Though familiar with the Heimlich ...