4 good links

  1. Family Ties Unraveling

    Bizarre news story about his critics gaining momentum

  2. Off the Deep End

    Long, involved 2004 story questioning Heimlich's claims about drowning

  3. The Heimlich Institute

    His biography from the official site

  4. Still Saving Lives

    2003 BBC story about Heimlich's fame

Henry Heimlich Biography

Dr. Henry Heimlich first practiced medicine in New York City, then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1970s. A specialist in digestive disorders, Heimlich developed the "Heimlich Maneuver" in the mid-1970s as a way to save choking victims. Over time it became accepted by most medical professionals and is now commonly considered the best method. Heimlich has also trumpeted the maneuver as a way to save drowning victims, but in recent years there has been much controversy over its efficacy.

Extra credit:

Celebrities who have been saved by the maneuver include Elizabeth Taylor, Ronald Reagan and Cher.

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