HealthForce USA Named Distribution Partner of the Year at Lifesaving Summit 2025
HealthForce Training Center USA, a 100% Filipino-owned company that provides CPR and First Aid training, was awarded the 2025 Distribution Partner of the Year by GoRescue during the annual Lifesaving Summit.
GoRescue distributes medical devices and emergency equipment, including first aid kits, AEDs, and other life-saving accessories.
The Lifesaving Summit is a community-focused event that promotes awareness and the use of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AEDs (automated external defibrillators). HealthForce USA has partnered with GoRescue as a distributor for emergency and first aid devices such as AEDs and first aid stations, suitable for healthcare providers, community groups, law enforcement officers, business executives, and private individuals, equipping the community to be rescue-ready.
“This award and recognition reflects the work of our team of instructors as it reminds all of us on why we do this, as what we teach can save a life and may make a difference to someone. Being prepared is better than not knowing what to do in case someone needs help. ” said Dexter Wong, CEO of HealthForce USA.
HealthForce USA has operated for 15 years and now runs 16 training locations across six states: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and Texas. Its courses include basic and advanced CPR and First Aid certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS), which must be renewed every two years for healthcare and caregiving professionals.
“As we move forward to 2026, our vision at HealthForce USA and Heart Restart is to expand our community reach by teaching CPR and AED skills in schools, from grade schools to high schools, as well as engaging parents, coaches, churches, local businesses, and town centers,” said Wong. “We aim to equip parks, churches, schools, and local sports centers with AEDs, making each surrounding community rescue-ready.”
Wong also announced the launch of Heart Restart, a nonprofit initiative focused on expanding access to CPR and AED education. The organization aims to provide free training and place AEDs in community settings such as churches, nonprofit organizations, sports facilities, and schools with limited resources.
“Every second matters in an emergency,” he said.
According to organizers, the award from GoRescue underscores the role of training and preparedness in emergency response, as well as the importance of being equipped with AEDs. HealthForce USA and Heart Restart, Wong added, are working to help communities become better equipped to respond to life-threatening situations.
HealthForce USA is an accredited American Heart Association training center.
