Visitors to the annual Panther Valley Health Carnival on Monday learned you can be taught CPR at any age.

Over 50 visitors to the Health Carnival, ranging in age from young children to older adults, were given instruction on the proper method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by paramedics of the Lehighton Ambulance Corps.

The Health Carnival, sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network, was held at the Panther Valley Football Stadium.

Dylan Bradley, athletic trainer with St. Luke’s and organizer for the Health Carnival, said “there was a very good turnout,” estimating that over 400 people attended. He said 30 different vendors were represented.

Bradley said, “The purpose is to provide to the community the resources that are available.” He said there was also an effort to introduce the public to the different departments of mental and physical health that St. Luke’s provides.

The Lehighton Ambulance was among the vendors. Two CPR dummies were on display during which visitors were taught CPR technique by paramedics Dawn Benner and Kaelyn Andress.

Among the people who received the instruction were teenagers Josalyn Bauder and London Gause. “Put your finger here to feel if you can find a pulse,” Andress told the girls while showing them where the pulse is located. She then showed them where to compress in an effort to get heart rhythm restored.

The Lansford Fire Department had apparatus on display.

State Police from Troop N and members of the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office spoke to youngsters about safety and law enforcement.

St. Luke’s had its mobile dental lab on display. The vehicle is utilized to provide dental care to students in schools throughout Carbon and Schuylkill Counties. Individuals who toured the lab were given packets containing dental care items.

There were all sorts of handouts for children.

One of the vendors gave lollipops.

Pathstone Head Start personnel gave away Styrofoam sun visors as well as stickers for decorating them.

Many of the vendors handed out pens, coloring books and scribble pads.

There were also canvas bags given to carry the bounty.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Penn State Cancer Institute, Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health & Development Services and CareNet were just some of the agencies present.

Face painting was available for the children. There were also several games including a large, plastic Connect Four type device and roulette wheels that offered prizes with every spin.

The Panther Valley Book Van was on the premises, giving free reading materials.

Bradley pointed out another attraction. He called it a rummage sale but there was no cash exchanged. Piles of donated clothing and assorted items were available for free.